Artists and Writers: Jean Demélier

It occurred to me while in Paris that I should mention a few things about two good friends of mine who are tremendous artists (and one is also a writer).

Jean Demélier has been writing and painting most of his life. Born in Poitiers in 1940, he has lived in France, England and Germany. He currently resides in Paris and continuously works every single day.

I first met Jean when I was visiting another friend, Lance Luschnig (see Artists and Writers: Lance Luschnig), who was showing his photographic work at Galerie a l'enseigne des Oudins (58, Rue Quincampoix 75004 Paris, 01 42 71 83 65).

Walking into Jean's apartment is like walking into a museum. It is livable, but every turn there is some creating that is worth discussing.

I have had many good, long talks with him and always struck by his particular take on politics or religion.

The first book I read of his was Le Rêve de Job, and enticing tale of a father and son with a complex interplay of intellect, sensuality and life, intertwined with chess.



Le Rêve de Job

His has myriad other books; very recently a book of his sketches, Life Lines was published by Oasis Books. He also has a large number of sketches, paintings and mixed-media works. Below are some samples of his sketches as well as a sample of his other art.

Tom