FOLON Jean-Michel

Biography of Jean-Michel Colon

Jean-Michel Folon (1934-2005) is a Belgian artist recognized for his poetic and humanistic universe. Born in Uccle, near Brussels, he studies architecture before devoting himself fully to drawing and painting. Very early, it becomes known thanks to its illustrations and posters, which are worth an international reputation as early as the 1970s.

Folon is a versatile artist: painter, illustrator, engraver, displayer and sculptor. His style, immediately recognizable, is characterized by stylized characters, often solitary, evolving in dreamlike landscapes with subtle gradients. His works reflect a reflection on man, freedom and modern society, with a tinged sensitivity of poetry and melancholy.

Style and influences

The work of Jean-Michel Folon is based on the simplicity of the forms and the depth of the symbols. Its watercolors, posters and lithographs highlight soft and bright shades, which give its compositions a dreamy and timeless atmosphere.

His creations, marked by a humanistic vision, were influenced by artists such as Paul Klee and René Magritte, while claiming a unique and deeply personal identity.

Recognition and exhibitions

Throughout his career, Jean-Michel Folon has exhibited in the largest cities in the world: Paris, New York, Venice, Tokyo or Brussels. His works are present in many public and private collections.

He has also made prestigious projects, such as illustrations for renowned books, posters for humanitarian causes and monumental sculptures installed in several countries.

The works of Jean-Michel Folon at the gallery 125

The 125 gallery offers original works by Jean-Michel Colon, including lithographs and posters, which reflect the poetic and unique universe of the Belgian artist. These creations are a great opportunity to acquire a work of an emblematic artist of the twentieth century.