Mr Lemdi

MR LEMDI – ART AT THE HEIGHT OF EMOTION

It was in his studio in the heart of the mountains in SAVOIE that the artist Valentin CAVALLI decided to embody the awakening of the inner child by creating a plush toy on canvas that would become iconic: MR LEMDI was born!

The works of MR LEMDI quickly adorn the walls of the most prestigious mountain chalets, a street art plush, like an imprint of a new art which also recalls mountain values full of stories. Touching the hearts of those who discover them, the works of MR LEMDI then also take flight beyond the mountains, from LAUSANNE to DALLAS from HANOI to ADDIS ABABA or even SYDNEY, it is on the five continents of the globe that you can meet MR LEMDI!

Known for his explosive colorimetry, Valentin CAVALLI is committed to surprising his audience with creations vibrant with energy! Continually in search of new things, he explores different artistic territories to create unique pieces of his character MR LEMDI! From stone sculpture to tattooing, he spares no discovery and continues to explore the multiple facets of an inexhaustible artistic world!

A Smile of Messages.

Mr. LEMDI embodies gentleness and hope. He represents international brotherhood and reminds us of the importance of staying connected to one another. He remains a formidable warrior when challenges must be met!

An inspired legacy;

It is in echo of Martin Luther King's speech that the artist decided to bring into color the values of solidarity through MR LEMDI. A work by MR LEMDI is bringing into your living room a philosophy that celebrates life!

Join him on this unprecedented artistic journey!
And do you have a LEMDI in your living room?

HOW TO READ MR LEMDI?

*The stuffed animal: to keep the inner child awake, often the right arbiter of a decision or a successful spontaneous gesture.
*The round face: The Planet
So that the Messages conveyed by MR LEMDI are without borders.
*The scar with 5 stitches:
The five continents for the international dimension of the deployment of MR LEMDI, the scar also symbolizes the stigmata of the combats which gave a lesson.
*The halo: among Native Americans, the bear is the protector and the healer.
*Hearts on paws: Japanese philosophy of martial arts “Jita yuwa kyoei" translated as mutual aid and prosperity.
*the belly circle: heart chakra open to others to collaborate
Posture 1: that of the sumo wrestler, the haka, the defender, despite his generosity MR LEMDI is a formidable warrior the teddy bear has become a bear to defend his values!
Posture 2: art of receiving MR LEMDI does not open his door for every occasion, but when he welcomes his guests it is with the most total generosity.

ACQUIRING A LEMDI IS A PHILOSOPHY!

Mr LEMDI was painted on all the flags of the world in echo to the speech of Martin LUTHER KING more than sixty years ago.