James Jean

Horse Sculpture

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 09:33:00 -0700

Horse. Vinyl & Resin, 6 x 3.5 x 2.5", 2012.

Velum Mural

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0700

Velum. Graphite, Ink, & Digital, 80" x 26", 2012.

Here is a closer look at the mural I created for BLITZ at Lane Crawford in Hong Kong.

An exclusive line of OVM scarves and other OVM items are for sale at WWW.LANECRAWFORD.COM

OVM x BLITZ at Lane Crawford

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0600

- velum -

There is a ghost that lives in the glass house. She was known as Wellym long ago, since modernized to Velum, but her friends call her Vel for short. When she lived in the forest, her hair grew long and wild, and she subsisted on a diet of hibiscus, Angelica, black sesame, tear grass, and Mugwort. No rock or sharpened stick could cut her hair, so it grew and grew. Her hair grew so long and was so strong that it eventually rooted itself into the forest, turning into the trees, the rocks, and the streams. Each strand of hair was a nerve ending, so she could feel every breeze through the pines, every footfall on the rocks, every antler scrape on the bark, and every lightening strike. One day, a glass house appeared in the forest. Vel was entranced by the beauty of the house and wanted to live inside of it, protected from the rain, the wolves, and the sensations of the forest. But she was entangled in all that was around her. So she carved a comb out of bone and started brushing. She slowly worked each strand out of the soil, and, after many lifetimes, she was finally able to enter the glass house, close the door behind her, and embrace the silence.

Styled here with Stella McCartney wool-mohair jacket, Alexander Wang rockie mini leather duffel bag, Lanvin python-effect sleeve top, Alexander Wang kamila cut-out leather booties and Ann Demeulemeester double strap top.

Styled here with Lanvin python-effect sleeve top, Theory masia leather slim-leg pants, Eddie Borgo spike necklace and Givenchy printed large zip pouch.

Styled here with L'Agence open-front a-line coat, Stella McCartney quilted faux-leather shoulder bag and 3.1 Phillip Lim kadie contrast cut-out pumps.

Styled here with Proenza Schouler ps1 mini quilted-leather messenger bag, L'Agence open-front a-line coat and Theory masia leather slim-leg pants.

Styled here with Lanvin python-effect sleeve top, L'Agence open-front a-line coat, Theory masia leather slim-leg pants, Alexander Wang Kamila cut-out leather booties and Stella McCartney embossed faux-leather clutch.

Available online and in-store at Lane Crawford Hong Kong and Beijing

WWW.LANECRAWFORD.COM

Lane Crawford BLITZ is thrilled to host acclaimed visual artist, James Jean to Hong Kong this 24th to 26th October. The celebrated artist and designer will launch his highly sought-after OVM line of jewellery and accessories for the first time in store, as well as a special collection of scarves, pouches and iphone veils in a custom design exclusively for BLITZ Lane Crawford. Titled “Velum,” the collaboration reflects the lyrical and intricately layered imagery that defines the signature of his style.

Jean will be on hand to exhibit his talent, transforming the BLITZ Canton Road space into his world of fantasy and enchantment as he personally paints and designs the space that will serve as an installation and a home to showcase his collection.

TOMS & Lane Crawford

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:00:00 -0600

I recently painted a pair of shoes for TOMS to be auctioned off in Hong Kong at Lane Crawford on Monday, October 8th, for the Changing Young Lives Foundation. Bidding is only available to attendees of the event.

OVM Bone

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:00:00 -0600

OVM Bone series.

Fine Porcelain, Handcrafted in Japan. Decorated in Gold, Platinum, and Blue Pigment.

Available at WWW.OVMLOVE.COM

Model: Pauline
Styling: Chiara Daez
Photography: James Jean

Duelists

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 05:46:00 -0600

Duelists Sketch, Graphite on Bond, 8 x 8", 2012.

Duelists Drawing, Ink on Printmaking Paper, 30 x 30", 2012.

Duelists, Ink & Digital, 37.5 x 37.5", 2012.

Duelists is my most ambitious and detailed print to date, with 9 colors masterfully printed on silk twill in Japan. It is a love triangle for the ages, confounding flesh and reason, for all eternity.

Duelists
Limited Edition of 100
Silkscreen Print on 100% Silk Twill
Hand Rolled & Sewn Edges
Signed, Numbered, & Embossed Certificate of Authenticity

Will begin shipping August 13, 2012

Available at WWW.OVMLOVE.COM

Wedding Invitation

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:31:00 -0600

Wedding Invitation Cover

Wedding Invitation, Wood, 5.75 x 9 x 0.25", 2012.

Wedding Invitation Container, Paperboard & Elastic, 6.75 x 10.5 x 0.5", 2012.

Wedding Invitation Front

Wedding Invitation Back

I recently designed and fabricated a wedding invitation for some friends of mine.

RSA / Black Dog

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:00:00 -0600

Black Dog Sketch (Rejected), Graphite on Bond, 8.5 x 11", 2012.

Black Dog Drawing, Graphite on Printmaking Paper, 22 x 30", 2012.

Black Dog, Graphite & Digital, 2012.

Black Dog (Modest), Graphite & Digital, 2012.

A collaboration with RSA / Black Dog.

Choir

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:04:00 -0600

Choir, Oil & Acrylic on Synthetic Textile, 48 x 60", 2012.

Choir is currently on view at Ivory & Black in Soho, London until July 14, 2012. Installation photos below:

Lastly, the Big Five Poster is now available at WWW.OVMLOVE.COM

ESL

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:09:00 -0600

ESL, Oil & Pumice on Wood Panel, 18 x 24", 2012.

Currently on view at Ivory & Black Soho, 94 Berwick St., W1F 0QF, London, until July 14th, 2012.

The Horn

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:23:00 -0600

The Horn Sketch, Graphite on Paper, 8.5 x 11", 2012.

The Horn, Acrylic and Metal on Wood, 70 x 76.5", 2012.

Drawing Detail 1

Drawing Detail 2

Drawing Detail 3

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Photos By Carlos Gonzalez:

Nervosa

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 -0600

Nervosa, Ink on Paper, 5 x 8", 2012.

I will have new work at two group shows in June.

In Los Angeles

Stephen Webster
202 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

"City of Fire"

Opening June 5, 2012, 7:00 PM

Inquiries: exhibitions@arrestedmotion.com

In London:

Ivory & Black Soho
94 Berwick St
W1F 0QF
London

"Gin & Juice"

June 15 - July 14, 2012
Opening June 15, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Inquiries: rui@ivoryandblack.com

OVM Reclamare Silk Scarf

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:28:00 -0600

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100% Silk Twill
Handrolled Hem
36 x 36"
Limited to 100 pieces w/ signed, numbered, & embossed certificate.
$395

Available at WWW.OVMLOVE.COM

OVM Butterfly - Vivid

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:56:00 -0600

BTRFLY Swarm Necklace Vivid

BTRFLY Bangle Vivid

BTRFLY Pierce Vivid

BTRFLY Loop Necklace Vivid - Front View

BTRFLY Loop Necklace Vivid - Back View

Left: BTRFLY Drip Ring Vivid. Right: BTRFLY Abstract Ring Vivid.

BTRFLY Loop Detail

BTRFLY Swarm Detail 1

BTRFLY Swarm Detail 2

BTRFLY Bangle Detail 1

BTRFLY Bangle Detail 2

BTRFLY Drip Ring

OVM Butterfly

Model: Jessica Brittain

Styling: Chihiro Torikai

Clothing Courtesy of 3.1 Phillip Lim

Photography: James Jean

OVM Butterfly - B+W

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:23:00 -0600

BTRFLY Swarm Necklace B+W

BTRFLY Bangle B+W

BTRFLY Pierce B+W

BTRFLY Loop Necklace B+W - Front View

BTRFLY Loop Necklace B+W - Back View

BTRFLY Drip Ring B+W

BTRFLY Abstract Ring B+W

BTRFLY Abstract Ring Detail

BTRFLY Bangle Detail 1

BTRFLY Bangle Detail 2

BTRFLY Drip Ring

OVM Butterfly

Model: Jessica Brittain

Styling: Chihiro Torikai

Clothing Courtesy of 3.1 Phillip Lim

Photography: James Jean

OVM Butterfly - Cream

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:11:00 -0600

BTRFLY Loop Cream - Front View

BTRFLY Loop Cream - Back View

BTRFLY Swarm Necklace Cream

BTRFLY Bangle Cream

BTRFLY Pierce Cream

Left: BTRFLY Drip Ring Vivid. Right: BTRFLY Abstract Ring Vivid.

BTRFLY Bangle Detail 1

BTRFLY Bangle Detail 2

BTRFLY Drip Ring Detail

BTRFLY Drip Ring

OVM Butterfly

Model: Jessica Brittain

Styling: Chihiro Torikai

Clothing Courtesy of 3.1 Phillip Lim

Photography: James Jean

Braid II

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0600

Braid II, Oil & Pumice on Wood Panel, 12 x 12", 2012.

Talib Kweli - Prisoner of Conscious

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:15:00 -0600

Talib Kweli - Prisoner of Conscious. Graphite, Ink, & Digital, 20 x 23", 2012.

Lily Aldridge

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:19:00 -0700

Lily Aldridge, Oil on Wood Panel, 12 x 12", 2012.

Reclamare

mail@jamesjean.com (James Jean) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Reclamare, Ink on Paper, 22 x 22", 2012.