Jules BE, is a young emerging artist born in 1993. His art reflects his experience as a black person living in France, as well as his thoughts on the challenges faced by black people in society.
Jules BE grew up in France and was inspired by the richness of black culture. He thus uses his art as a vehicle for intimate reflection, enabling him to explore the dynamics of memory and identity in a globalized world of increasingly blurred national and cultural borders.
Jules’ work is a celebration of diversity, offering a unique perspective on exploration and how diversity can be used to express and exalt our common humanity.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My work focuses on representing the diversity and beauty of the black community, as well as
exploring themes such as identity, discrimination, and marginalization. I use a variety of mediums including painting and collage to communicate my ideas and emotions.
My focus in painting is on the eyes, nose, and mouth that best express our emotions. I also believe it helps us experience each other’s feelings more intuitively; an exchange of information between the subject’s message and the viewer without words.
My work forces the viewer to engage with the subject’s story physically and emotionally.
Jules BE KUTI 