These paintings are inspired by people around me and by celebrities who have marked history and a certain literature.

These paintings represent people close to me. I am very attached to these people who are an integral part of my life and my inspiration. I seek to capture their essence and personality through these paintings, using colors and textures to convey their emotions and character.

I'm also fascinated by celebrities who have made history, such as Joe Frazier and Mohamed Ali. I painted a dytique of the memorable fight between these two boxers, which took place in 1971. I sought to convey the energy and tension of this historic moment, using dark and vibrant colors to represent the power of their blows.

Writers who have written daring and controversial texts are a source of inspiration for me as an artist. I like to portray their rebellious and iconoclastic spirit through my paintings, using bold colors and textures that reflect their unique personality.

Henri Miller is known for his provocative and outrageous works that challenged the social norms of his time. I like to paint his portrait because he had the courage to go his own way and rebel against the conventions of society. I seek to convey his free spirit and creativity through my paintings, using vibrant colors and detailed textures to represent his literary boldness.

Charles Bukowski is known for his brutal, realistic poems and short stories about working-class life. I like to paint his portrait because he had the courage to talk about subjects that were often ignored or taboo, and to explore them in a raw and honest way. I seek to convey his direct and unvarnished style through my paintings, using dark colors and rough textures to represent the brutality of life he described.

Frédéric Beigbeder is known for his bold and ironic works that explore the flaws of modern society. I like to paint his portrait because he had the courage to ridicule the conventions and values of society through his writing. I seek to convey his sarcastic and quirky spirit through my paintings, using bold colors and intricate textures to represent his unique style.

James Joyce is known for his innovative and complex works that revolutionized modern literature of his time. I like to paint his portrait because he had the courage to explore new paths and upset the conventions of literature. I seek to convey his creative and innovative spirit through my paintings, using rich colors and detailed textures to represent his literary creativity.

Jean Cocteau is known for his bold and innovative works that explored new paths in cinema and literature. I like to paint his portrait because he had the courage to follow his own path and to innovate in many artistic fields. I seek to convey his creative and daring spirit through my paintings, using intricate colors and detailed textures to represent his multidisciplinary talent.

Boris Vian is known for his surreal and provocative works that challenged the social norms of his time. I like to paint his portrait because he had the courage to go his own way and rebel against the conventions of society. I seek to convey his free spirit and creativity through my paintings, using bold colors and intricate textures to represent his unique style.

Georges Bataille is known for his provocative and subversive works that explored the darkest and most unmentionable areas of humanity. I like to paint his portrait because he had the courage to defy convention and explore taboo subjects. I seek to convey his rebellious and iconoclastic spirit through my paintings, using dark colors and rough textures to represent the depth of his work.

Jacques Prévert is known for his humorous and ironic poems which highlighted the flaws of modern society. I like to paint his portrait because he had the courage to ridicule the conventions and values of society through his poetry. I seek to convey his sarcastic and quirky spirit through my paintings, using bright colors and intricate textures to represent his unique style.

Each painting is an adventure for me, an opportunity to express and share my emotions with the world. I hope these paintings will inspire others to explore their own creativity and find their own artistic path. I am convinced that art can help us understand

EDITIONS ON ALUMINUM 3 mm

• 39.37 x 39.37 in - Numbered editions limited to 6 copies.

EDITIONS ON ART PAPER 300 grs

• 7.87 x 7.87 in - Numbered editions limited to 8 copies.
• 11.81 x 11.81 in - Numbered editions limited to 8 copies.
• 15.75 x 15.75 in - Numbered editions limited to 8 copies.

TECHNICAL

• Mixed media - C-print coated with vinyl primer applied with a knife.

CERTIFICATION

• Each edition is accompanied by an invoice and a certificate of authenticity signed by Semaj.

DIGITAL FILES

• The digital files of the editions are also available for sale, for printing. These files in TIFF and/or PDF format will allow you to print the works at your convenience up to a size of 55.11 x 55.11 in (Semaj's signature is included).
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• during exhibitions,
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• by visiting the SEMAJ shop,
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