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Jean-Marc Calvet's experience is rather unique. Originally from Nice, a bodyguard, he left France and moved to Miami and became a white-collar criminal. He fled Central America and began painting at the age of 38. This discovery was a true emotional release, as it made him fight against his demons.

Calvet draws inspiration from his turbulent and doubtful past for his creations. His canvases are filled with goggled-beings, and make a major impact on the spectator. Dazzling colors hypnotize from far and the abundance of details from close, triggering fascination. His depictions remind us of Mayan masks, especially those worn during sacrificial rituals, made to pacify the Gods and initiate a new creation circle. The artist therefore portrays a deep reflection on death and renaissance, highlighting a quest for eternity.

The strength of Calvet's work is well-known. He has mainly presented his work at the Central America Biennial in Nicaragua. An unexpected event took place, Jean-Marc Calvet was subject to a documentary, directed by Dominic Allan and was nominated at the international film festival in Miami, Edinburgh and Montreal, to name a few.
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All artworks of Jean-Marc Calvet
Painting, Piece of Cake, Jean-Marc Calvet

Piece of Cake

Jean-Marc Calvet

Painting - 89 x 116 x 3 cm

$7,228

Sculpture, Vanité, Jean-Marc Calvet

Vanité

Jean-Marc Calvet

Sculpture - 16 x 16 x 20 cm

$2,146

Painting, Little Sin, Jean-Marc Calvet

Little Sin

Jean-Marc Calvet

Painting - 54 x 38 x 2 cm

$2,146

Painting, Les vieux Amants, Jean-Marc Calvet

Les vieux Amants

Jean-Marc Calvet

Painting - 65 x 54 x 2 cm

$3,275

Painting, Le visiteur, Jean-Marc Calvet

Le visiteur

Jean-Marc Calvet

Painting - 130 x 97 x 4 cm

$11,180

Painting, The insiders, Jean-Marc Calvet

The insiders

Jean-Marc Calvet

Painting - 130 x 195 x 4 cm

$22,473

Painting, Nous nous sommes tant aimés, Jean-Marc Calvet

Nous nous sommes tant aimés

Jean-Marc Calvet

Painting - 92 x 73 x 4 cm

$5,872

Painting, Le bal, Jean-Marc Calvet

Le bal

Jean-Marc Calvet

Painting - 89 x 116 x 4 cm

$9,260

Sculpture, Doggy dog, Jean-Marc Calvet

Doggy dog

Jean-Marc Calvet

Sculpture - 23 x 24 x 12 cm

$1,694

Painting, Cover n°10, Jean-Marc Calvet

Cover n°10

Jean-Marc Calvet

Painting - 30 x 23 x 0.1 cm

$508

Painting, Cover n°12, Jean-Marc Calvet

Cover n°12

Jean-Marc Calvet

Painting - 30 x 23 x 0.1 cm

$508

Painting, Cover n°8, Jean-Marc Calvet

Cover n°8

Jean-Marc Calvet

Painting - 30 x 23 x 0.1 cm

$508

Painting, Cover n°6, Jean-Marc Calvet

Cover n°6

Jean-Marc Calvet

Painting - 30 x 23 x 0.1 cm

$508

Painting, Big boy, Jean-Marc Calvet

Big boy

Jean-Marc Calvet

Painting - 38 x 55 x 2 cm

Sold

Painting, Cover n°7, Jean-Marc Calvet

Cover n°7

Jean-Marc Calvet

Painting - 30 x 23 x 0.1 cm

Sold

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Jean-Marc Calvet's experience is rather unique. Originally from Nice, a bodyguard, he left France and moved to Miami and became a white-collar criminal. He fled Central America and began painting at the age of 38. This discovery was a true emotional release, as it made him fight against his demons.Calvet draws inspiration from his turbulent and doubtful past for his creations. His canvases are filled with goggled-beings, and make a major impact on the spectator. Dazzling colors hypnotize from far and the abundance of details from close, triggering fascination. His depictions remind us of Mayan masks, especially those worn during sacrificial rituals, made to pacify the Gods and initiate a new creation circle. The artist therefore portrays a deep reflection on death and renaissance, highlighting a quest for eternity.The strength of Calvet's work is well-known. He has mainly presented his work at the Central America Biennial in Nicaragua. An unexpected event took place, Jean-Marc Calvet was subject to a documentary, directed by Dominic Allan and was nominated at the international film festival in Miami, Edinburgh and Montreal, to name a few.

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