BIO
ALEKS is a graphic illustrator, visual artist, photographer, painter and sculptor from Paris; at the same time, he is also a researcher, lecturer and consultant in international law.
He holds a Ph.D. from Sciences Po Law School ('The interpretation of investment treaties', Summa Cum Laude) and conducted his research and studies in New York, Paris, Cologne, Kyoto, Luxembourg, The Hague, Heidelberg, Helsinki, Singapore & Thessaloniki. Throughout his legal studies, he continuously worked on his art and notably audited the night classes at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
His Graphic A(r)telier opened in Paris in 2023 with the aim to showcase his graphic work.
THE INSPIRATIONAL FIGURE OF JEAN COCTEAU
The French poet's claimed 'versatility' offers constant encouragements not to shy away from the exploration of one's unchartered territories. Not to be mistaken for simple curiosity, Cocteau's Oeuvre proves to be a never-ending source of visual and personal inspiration.
THE GRAPHIC 'ANSATZ'
The following leitmotives may be identified in the graphic work.
ESSENTIALISATION OF FORMS:
Simplification of volumes, reduction of forms and figures.
EPURATION OF THE COLOR PALETTE
Use of a limited color palette with highly saturated elements.
TELEOLOGICAL EXPANSION AND DIVERSION
Reexploration and repurposing pre-identified existing elements of works or works.