Jerome Clem

French artist born in Lyon in 1973, CLEM lives and works in Clermont-Ferrand. For him painting has always held a predominant place and his first works on canvas, date from 1996. At that time his work is essentially based on the material through abstract works. It was in 2012 that Clem decided to reconnect with his childhood. In the form of reminiscence, his art undergoes an orientation completely turned towards the allegorical representation of the heroes who marked his youth. It is inspired by superheroes from the “American comics” repertoire, Walt Disney characters, or “Looney Tunes” and other icons from comics or famous Cartoons. He does not hesitate to mix in his paintings, the graphic representation of the advertising culture of the same period and graffiti or street art. From this clever mix, very colorful compositions emerge, even flashy, bordering on trashy, where several universes merge. Clem works like a DJ and mixes his inspirations endlessly. His work is very marked by the precursors of Pop Art: Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Wharol. "Above all, I enjoy myself through my works and I open the door to my colorful world" Clem