Black Ballerine 16 (2019) Drawing by Jean Francois Bottollier

Jean-François Bottollier is a contemporary French artist known for his quest for discovery and meaning through his art. An enlightened autodidact, Bottollier's work is rooted in deep reflection, questioning, and renewal, with formal influences from medieval art, Flemish primitives, sacred art, and comics.

Bottollier's unique characters are characterized by their out-of-proportion, deformed bodies and rough, primitive faces. These figures, often defined by their sexual attributes, function as archetypes and symbols, representing the dual aspects of human nature—our savagery and monstrosity alongside our beauty and grace.

Bottollier's artistic inspiration extends beyond visual art to music and literature, with a particular affinity for the Middle Ages and Flemish primitives, including the works of Bosch. His art embodies a lyrical "mannerism," exploring themes in a deeply introspective and almost obsessive manner. Through his canvases, Bottollier delves into the human condition, presenting a vivid exploration of both the animalistic and the sublime aspects of humanity.

• Nationality: FRANCE
• Date of birth : 1957
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary French Artists