Jean Jullien
: Then, There
Oct. 1. 2022 - Jan. 24. 2023
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
DDP Museum Exhibition Hall1 (B2F)
French artist Jean Jullien has been active and productive in France and the United Kingdom, as well as the US, Japan and Korea. It will be a great opportunity to explore Jean Jullien’s artistic universe: sketchbooks with drawings, large-scale paintings, unique sculptures, media art, and his latest work which has never been open to the public yet.

'Jean Jullien', a graphic artist loved all over the world

The world's first large-scale retrospective of Jean Jullien will be held in Korea on October 1, 2022.

It often appears on SNS of many Korean celebrities, and countless brand collaboration products are poured out when you search his name.

The first retrospective exhibition of world-famous artist Jean Jullien will be held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza on October 1, 2022. It is a collection of over 100 works, including sketchbooks, large-scale paintings, sculptures, and media art, that he have been working on and collecting since he was a child. This exhibition, which consists of various works, is a rich exhibition where you can see the development of the artist at a glance, from his earliest works to his latest works. In particular, Jean Jullien visits Korea during the exhibition installation period, fills the exhibition hall with his drawings, and participates directly in the exhibition hall creation process.  
“I think a creative life is always about constantly trying to have a new mindset. In this exhibition, I want to show the process of how the passion in my heart has changed and has been expressed through art.”
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                                                                        <Jean Jullien>                        
 
Jean Jullien, an artist from Nantes, France, is a world-class graphic artist who is actively working all over the world, mainly in Paris. Jean Jullien graduated from the Central Saint Martins School of Art and the Royal College of Art and is displaying his ingenious creativity by crossing various fields, including fashion, publishing, household goods, food and beverage, and leisure, as well as illustration works.
The artist's simple yet witty style of work is gaining sensational popularity through collaborations with world-class brands and has been active in famous art galleries and galleries representing countries such as Europe, the United States, and Asia.


Jean Jullien has an original work style that is recognizable at a glance, and uses a wide range of fields as his work material. It closely observes social issues and the daily life of modern people, and captures the hearts of the audience by wittily expressing the situation with unique rich expressions and witty characters.

 

Exhibition Contents

<The Sketchbook of Jean Jullien>
Jean Jullien always carries a sketchbook, and records impressive moments with impromptu drawings. Everything he records in his daily life is a source of inspiration to produce a complete work.
He has kept a number of sketchbooks such as his own diary for a long time, and among them, 100 selected sketchbooks will be unveiled to the world for the first time through this exhibition.
 
 <Drawing: Another language of Jean Jullien>
For Jean Jullien, drawing is like a language. He sends messages to people through his paintings and conveys his feelings and opinions. In addition, his works, which are implemented in various media such as illustration, painting, video, and sculpture, gain vitality from his hands. You can see how his drawing style has changed over the past decade and what kind of work each drawing has been completed.
 
<Instagram>
Jean Jullien presents numerous works through SNS. Instagram is the most influential and most playful medium in modern society. The author, who observes pleasant daily life and posts the irony of modern society in witty expressions, considers SNS as the most active space for commentary on his job and an excellent platform for experimenting with new ideas and expression materials.

<Constant research and experimentation>
Jean Jullien has been doing a lot of experimental work since he was a student. Even if he tried one method and did not get the desired result, he did not stop experimenting again. Through these experiences, Jean Julien has established himself as an artist dealing with various media and a wide range of fields. In particular, Jean Jullien has been working with his brother NICO for a long time, expanding his work world into new areas such as video and installation. 

 <family>
For Jean Jullien, the close relationship with his family is a big driving force in life and a great source of inspiration for his creative activities. Travels, walks, and numerous conversations with his family became the basis for the artist to look into the beauty of everyday life. In Lesconil, France, there is a house where the artist spent his childhood and still lives with his family. The space with the yellow table in Lesconil's house is a special place that constantly reminds the artist of beautiful memories and inspires infinite inspiration.
Information


  • Exhibition Period
    • 1st October 2022 (Sat) - 24th January 2023 (Sun) 
    • No closing days
  • Location
    • Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) DDP Museum Exhibition Hall (B2F)
  • Opening Hours
    • 10 AM - 8 PM
    • Last entry time 7 PM 
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