Hollywood (2024) Painting by Tontocter Djaker Aplte

Tontocter Djaker Aplte is a contemporary French artist who grew up in Cher and pursued studies in design and applied art in Clermont-Ferrand. Today, she is fully dedicated to her artistic career, driven by a profound passion for art in all its forms.

From a young age, art served as both a refuge and an escape for Tontocter. Her mother’s passion for sewing inspired her early fascination with textiles. However, it was during a challenging period in her life that she discovered painting, which provided a unique outlet for her emotions and helped her reconnect with herself. This dual engagement with textiles and painting has allowed her to find balance and a clear professional direction.

Tontocter’s artistic work is known for its vibrant, pop, and street art influences, contrasting with her simple, discreet personal image. She draws inspiration from contemporary artists such as Keith Haring, JR, Banksy, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose work and histories she deeply admires.

Her creations explore a range of inspiring themes that reflect her inner world. Each piece is crafted with a limited color palette, with every shade meticulously chosen to enhance the uniqueness of her canvases. Her drawings feature strong lines and flat areas, a testament to her background in graphic design, which blends art and design in a creative interplay.

In addition to her paintings, Tontocter combines her drawing skills with tufting—a technique for creating artisanal rugs—allowing her to produce distinctive tapestries and, in the future, original ready-to-wear upcycled pieces. Her art is a fusion of spontaneity and reflection, where each brushstroke and seam reveals a deeper dimension of her artistic vision.

• Nationality: FRANCE
• Date of birth : 2002
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• Groups: Contemporary French Artists