James Jean Art
Taiwanese, American, b. 1979
James Jean is a Taiwanese-American visual artist, known for both his commercial work and fine art gallery work. He is known in the American comics industry as a cover artist for various books published by DC Comics, as well as for his work for Prada, ESPN and Atlantic Records. His work, which has been collected in numerous volumes, has been compared by The New York Times to that of Maxfield Parrish.
Jean was born in Taiwan and was raised in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. He was educated at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, from which he graduated in 2001.
In 2001, Jean became a cover artist for DC Comics, garnering seven Eisner awards, three consecutive Harvey awards, two gold medals and a silver from the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, and a gold medal from the Society of Illustrators of New York. He also worked in advertising, and has contributed to many national and international publications.
His clients included Time Magazine, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Spin, ESPN, Atlantic Records, Target, Playboy, Knopf, Prada among others. He illustrated covers for the comic book series Fables and The Umbrella Academy, for which he has won six Eisner Awards for "Best Cover Artist". In 2006 he won Best Artist from the World Fantasy Awards.
In 2008, Jean retired from illustration and commercial projects in order to focus on painting.
In 2007, Jean created a mural for the Prada Epicenter stores in New York and Los Angeles. He also created a backdrop for Prada's Spring/Summer 2008 show in Milan.
Aspects of the Epicenter mural and the Milan wallpaper were transformed into clothing, handbags, shoes, and packaging. Prada undertook a global campaign that featured Jean's work in advertising environments, animation, and special events.
In 2008, Jean again collaborated with Prada, developing an animated short based on the wallpapers, clothing, and accessories produced in 2007. He wrote, storyboarded, and did the visual development for the animation, which would be eventually titled Trembled Blossoms, taken from the poem Ode to Psyche by John Keats.
In 2010, Jean was commissioned by fashion designer Phillip Lim to paint a series of portraits featuring Los Angeles-based actors, musicians, and tastemakers, including Rachel Bilson, Selma Blair, and Devendra Banhart.
Dana Jennings of The New York Times says of Jean's work: "And, as with his Fables work, the paintings and illustrations are often suffused with a dreamy romanticism and lyricism worthy of Maxfield Parrish, even as Mr. Jean subverts those and other isms."(Biography provided by Helicline Fine Art)
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Artist: James Jean
Dealer: New Union Gallery
James Jean Adrift IV Signed Numbered Embellished Print
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
Print: 25" x 19"
Giclée print with intricate holographic, foil, sculptural glass-like details and enhancements.
Signed by James Jean and numbered
Category
2010s James Jean Art
Materials
Giclée
James Jean Dragon II Signed Numbered Embellished Print
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
The collector rearranges the artifacts in her conservatory. Flowers bloom and bend among the objects on display, while the sun crawls along surfaces and draws details meticulously. E...
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2010s James Jean Art
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Lucid Dreamer James Jean Resin Sculpture with mirrored base
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
For his first time-limited sculpture, James Jean sets a ghostly figure in perpetual freefall.
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Eternal Journey Limited Edition Catalogue by James Jean Marigold Printing
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
The Eternal Journey catalog is now available in a vivid Marigold colorway. Eternal Journey features new work that was exhibited at the Lotte Museum of Art in Seoul, South Korea. Upda...
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2010s James Jean Art
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Archival Paper, Lenticular
James Jean Chine Signed Numbered Embellished Print
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
Energy courses through the spine like glucose through the stalk of a plant. It sprouts tendrils and flowers that reach for the light. My friend experienced a serious car accident tha...
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2010s James Jean Art
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Giclée
Eternal Spiral Limited Edition Catalogue by James Jean
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
Eternal Spiral is an in-depth catalog of James Jean’s solo show that is currently traveling through multiple museums in China. Updated from the Eternal ...
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2010s James Jean Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Lenticular
James Jean Erhu Signed and Numbered Embellished Screenprint
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
Erhu is a signed and numbered time-limited edition of giclée prints. The erhu, or spike fiddle, typically has two strings, but the instrument being played here is missing a tuning sp...
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2010s James Jean Art
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Screen
James Jean Sunflower Signed Numbered Embellished Print
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
The flower prince lifts his head up to the sky, seeking the warmth of the sun. His eyes are closed, and while he is dreaming, the world is cast in blue. A cousin to Xōchipilli, he wa...
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2010s James Jean Art
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Giclée
James Jean Braid III Signed Numbered Embellished Print
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
As the girl grasps for the ends of her hair, they come alive and refuse to be entwined. With swift fingers, she tames the rebellious strands. Braid III features an innovative asymme...
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2010s James Jean Art
Materials
Giclée
James Jean Sanctuary Tiger Signed and Numbered Embellished Screenprint
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
The two tigers emerge from the traveler's robe. In perpetual motion, the tigers playfully struggle to achieve balance. Forever connected, the twin tigers embody the duality of nature...
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2010s James Jean Art
Materials
Screen
James Jean Eden Signed and Numbered Embellished Screenprint
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
Adam, drunk from fermented juice, nods off beneath the Tree of Knowledge. No longer under Adam’s surveillance, Eve contemplates a heavy bounty of fruit overhead. She seeks the pure f...
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2010s James Jean Art
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Skippers Signed Numbered Embellished Print
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
James Jean "Skippers" Limited Edition Print
Journey into the realm of artistic wonder with the captivating work of James Jean. "Skippers", a limited edition print, encapsulates Jean...
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2010s James Jean Art
Materials
Giclée
Kindling III Woodcutter Signed Numbered Embellished Print
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
Title: James Jean "Kindling III" Limited Edition Print
Description:
Step into the enchanting narrative woven by visionary artist James Jean with his mesmerizing limited edition prin...
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2010s James Jean Art
Materials
Screen
Everything Everywhere All At Once Signed and Numbered Alternate Poster
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
Everything Everywhere All At Once (A24 Variant) Poster by James Jean
Edition size of 1000
Poster size of 24" x 34.75"
Lithograph sign...
Category
2010s Contemporary James Jean Art
Materials
Archival Paper
James Jean - Forager III - Contemporary Art Embossed Paper
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
The Forager convenes with the council of miniature sprites in a sylvan glen, the figures delicately illuminated with holographic foil and dimensional details. This elaborate print fe...
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2010s Contemporary James Jean Art
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Giclée
Everything Everywhere All At Once Signed and Numbered Embossed Embellished Print
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
Print: 33 1/2” x 23” (Image: 29” x 20”)
Signed + numbered: directly from James Jean, himself
Commissioned by A24 and Daniels, this elaborate image attempts to encapsulate the explosi...
Category
2010s James Jean Art
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Archival Paper
James Jean Washizu Resin and Polystone Figure Produced for Staple with COA
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
Inspired by Japanese film maestro Akira Kurosawa’s 1957 masterpiece—Throne of Blood, this beautiful pigeon sculpt with a volley of arrows pierced throu...
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2010s Surrealist James Jean Art
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PVC, Resin
James Jean Lady with an Axolotl Signed and Numbered Embellished Screenprint
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
Lady with an Axolotl is an homage to the painting Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da Vinci. The axolotl is a salamander native to Mexico with the i...
Category
2010s James Jean Art
Materials
Screen
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