Collection: Artist: Jean-Paul Donatelli

Jean Paul Donatelli

- A realist with a sense of silence -

Born in 1989, French

Mainly active in Europe and the US

A contemporary realist artist based in Paris.
His creative approach has consistently been to visualize the "invisible power that lies behind reality," and his portraits, which simultaneously contain sculptural stillness and inner cries, give the viewer a strong sense of immersion.

With a rough yet detailed touch and a poetic contrast of shadow and light, he portrays anonymous yet somewhat narrative figures. He first made a name for himself at galleries in the Marais district of Paris, and has since attracted attention at art fairs in Berlin, London and other cities. His work is not only in the possession of private collectors, but also by European fashion brands and architects.

"Realism is not a faithful imitation of reality, but the task of unearthing the traces of emotion that lie deep within our memories."
--Jean-Paul Donatelli

His work resonates with peripheral cultures such as fashion, film, and architecture, while quietly but powerfully pioneering a solitary realism in contemporary art.