SoleLuna 2020

James Jean created 'SoleLuna' using layered acrylic and colored pencils, a combination that gives the image an otherworldly glow. Look closely, and you can see how the layering adds depth, as if the figures are floating in a dream. Jean's blending of traditional media like pencils with acrylics, commonly associated with industrial production, results in a unique surface quality: it's both ethereal and strangely tangible. The meticulous detail, applied in seemingly endless layers, speaks to the immense labor involved in its creation. His technique allows the vibrant colors to interact, creating an otherworldly effect that invites us into a space of reverie and fantasy. It challenges the traditional divide between commercial art and fine art, demonstrating how the careful application of skill and labor can transform mundane materials into something truly magical.