James Jean More 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."

Artist: James Jean

James JeanJAMES JEAN Pistil and Stamen — Diptych Art Deck Set Joyce × Hong Kong

$6,500

JAMES JEAN Pistil and Stamen — Diptych Art Deck Set Joyce × Hong Kong

By James Jean

Located in Draper, UT

Joyce × James Jean Hong Kong Exclusive, 2017 Pistil and Stamen — Diptych Art Deck Set A pristine, sealed diptych art deck set from one of the most signi...

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2010s Surrealist James Jean More Art

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Wood

James JeanEverything Everywhere All At Once Signed and Numbered Alternate Poster

$1,000

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...

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2010s Contemporary James Jean More Art

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Archival Paper

James JeanJames Jean - Forager III - Contemporary Art Embossed Paper

$1,150

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 More Art

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Giclée

Salvador DalíLes Chants de Maldoror, 1934

$1,800

H 12.25 in W 7.88 in D 1 in

Les Chants de Maldoror

By Salvador Dalí

Located in New York, NY

Heliogravure, etching, and drypoint, 1934. From the deluxe edition of 40 with the drypoint remarqué, before the published edition of 100 printed from the reduced plate. From the po...

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20th Century Surrealist James Jean More Art

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Etching, Drypoint

DJ LeonProtest, Black and White Lenticular Print by DJ Leon, 47 x 33 in, 2013

$5,000

H 47 in W 33 in

Protest, Black and White Lenticular Print by DJ Leon, 47 x 33 in

By DJ Leon

Located in White Plains, NY

'Protest' by DJ Leon. The lenticular print measures 47 x 33 inches and contains images that shift depending on the viewer's perspective. Visuals of 1970s protests appear alongside sy...

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2010s Pop Art James Jean More Art

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Plexiglass, Digital, Lenticular

Adrian FrostA Tribute To Sir Terry Frost by his Son Adrian Frost, 2003

$495

H 23 in W 33.5 in

A Tribute To Sir Terry Frost by his Son Adrian Frost

By Adrian Frost

Located in Brecon, Powys

Limited edition print (edition of 87, the age of sir Terry Frost) by his son British American artist Adrian Frost. Signed and numbered 24 of 87 A tribute to the late Sir Terry Frost...

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Early 2000s Contemporary James Jean More Art

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Paper

Deniz BayavSen Karanfile Eğilimlisin: Original Signed Etching, Gravure, Roses, Flower, 2021

$526

H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 0.4 in

Sen Karanfile Eğilimlisin: Original Signed Etching, Gravure, Roses, Flower

By Deniz Bayav

Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR

Work : Original Etching, Gravure, Edition of 9. Handmade artwork. Ready to Hang. Medium : Etching and Aquatint Artist : Deniz Bayav Subject : Sen Karanfile Eğilimlisin (Title) Sign...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Jean More Art

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Archival Paper, Etching, Aquatint

JJ GallowayCoffee Hour - Original contemporary artwork - surrealistic animal painting, 2026

$584

H 1.19 in Dm 18.12 in

Coffee Hour - Original contemporary artwork - surrealistic animal painting

By JJ Galloway

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist James Jean More Art

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Canvas, Oil

Katie VanVliet"Space Oddity", Hand-Colored Etching, Decorative Motifs, 2023

$480

H 17.5 in W 14.5 in

"Space Oddity", Hand-Colored Etching, Decorative Motifs

By Katie VanVliet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Space Oddity" is a limited edition piece by Kate VanVliet and is made from hand-colored intaglio with drypoint, aquatint, and soft ground on Rives BFK. This piece ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Jean More Art

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Drypoint, Etching, Aquatint

Vintage Surreal Oil Painting on Canvas c.1940s to 1950s., Circa 1945

$375

H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 3 in

Vintage Surreal Oil Painting on Canvas c.1940s to 1950s.

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Surreal Oil Painting on Canvas c.1940s to 1950s. Classic Surrealism brought to life on canvas by a very talented artist. The painting has no visible signature. Canvas dimen...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist James Jean More Art

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Canvas, Oil

Katie VanVliet"Like a Pen VE 9/18" Intaglio, hand colored, tool motifs, 2023

$120

H 7.25 in W 7.25 in

"Like a Pen VE 9/18" Intaglio, hand colored, tool motifs

By Katie VanVliet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Like a Pen VE 9/18" is a variable edition piece by Kate VanVliet and is made from hand-colored etching on Rives BFK with an artist-made frame. This piece is an edi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Jean More Art

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Archival Paper, Color, Etching, Intaglio

Deirdre MurphyFramed one-of-a kind botanical ink monoprint w/ collage, abstract orange flowers, 2024

$865

H 26.25 in W 21.25 in D 1.25 in

Framed one-of-a kind botanical ink monoprint w/ collage, abstract orange flowers

By Deirdre Murphy

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

"Smoke Bush Orange" by Deirdre Murphy is a framed, one-of-a-kind monoprint with collage (chine collé - applied Japanese colored Gampi papers) in a range of tangerines and oranges on ...

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2010s Contemporary James Jean More Art

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Ink, Archival Paper, Monoprint

Deirdre MurphyFramed one-of-a kind botanical ink monoprint w/ collage, abstract purple flowers, 2024

$865

H 26.25 in W 21.25 in D 1.25 in

Framed one-of-a kind botanical ink monoprint w/ collage, abstract purple flowers

By Deirdre Murphy

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

"Smoke Bush" by Deirdre Murphy is a framed, one-of-a-kind monoprint with collage (chine collé - applied Japanese colored Gampi papers) in a range of purples and blues on archival pap...

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2010s Contemporary James Jean More Art

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Ink, Archival Paper, Monoprint

Francis BaconMonograph: Francis Bacon (hand signed and warmly inscribed by Francis Bacon), 1975

$5,500

H 8.5 in W 10.75 in D 0.5 in

Monograph: Francis Bacon (hand signed and warmly inscribed by Francis Bacon)

By Francis Bacon

Located in New York, NY

Francis Bacon Francis Bacon (hand signed and warmly inscribed by Francis Bacon), 1975 Softcover catalogue with stiff wraps (hand signed and warmly inscribed by Francis Bacon) hand si...

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1970s Surrealist James Jean More Art

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset, Felt Pen

Salvador DalíVenus (La Naissance de Venus), 1963-65

$3,200

H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 1 in

Venus (La Naissance de Venus)

By Salvador Dalí

Located in New York, NY

Drypoint on Japon nacré paper, 1963-65. Signed by Dalí in pencil, lower right, and numbered XXXI/C in pencil, lower left. From the Mythology series. Published by Editions Argillet,...

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1960s Surrealist James Jean More Art

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Drypoint

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Questions About James Jean More Art

Is James Jean a Surrealist artist?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
No, James Jean is not a Surrealist artist. Technically, the term Surrealism refers to an art movement that lasted from the early 1920s through the 1960s. As Jean is a contemporary artist, he would not truly be a Surrealist. However, his pieces do have a dream-like quality reminiscent of Surrealist paintings and illustrations. On 1stDibs, shop a range of James Jean art.