Mathieu Jean

Mathieu Jean is an American artist based in Connecticut whose distinctive paintings have earned him international recognition and a devoted following among collectors, including rock legends Ringo Starr and Matt Sorum of Guns N' Roses, The Cult and Velvet Revolver.
Working primarily in acrylic, oil bars and graphite. Mathieu creates raw, visceral canvases that feel excavated from the subconscious. His paintings evoke the primal energy of ancient cave art-bold, elemental, and alive with movement—while remaining unmistakably contemporary. Mathieu often refers to these works as "excavations of the mind." He often applies pigment and charcoal directly with his bare hands, allowing texture, gesture, and intuition to guide the work. The result is a body of paintings that pulse with vivid color, deliberate strokes, and a tactile immediacy that bridges the primordial and the personal.

Beyond the studio, Mathieu’s paintings have been featured in high-profile contexts, including a Times Square digital installation curated by ARTSQUARED.NYC in 2019. His imagery has also crossed into fashion and design—appearing on KARO Swimwear featured in Sports Illustrated and Harper’s Bazaar—demonstrating the versatility and cultural reach of his visual l...

2013 Exhibit at NAMM show- Los Angeles

2015 Exhibition with Matt Sorum (Guns and Roses) Los Angeles

2016 The "Mathieu Jean" Line of KARO swimwear launched at Miami Swim Week

2015-2017 2 Year Residency at Gallery Elevee

2019 Jumbotron Exhibit in Times Square for the month of October

2021-present (Helios) established by Michael St. John with roots in the music world, was opened in Las Vegas