artist/ Étienne Mottez

France

A Lille-based artist, he found in drawing a means of expression and personal fulfillment. Inspired by comic books, graffiti, and figures such as Basquiat, Di Rosa, and Combas, he has developed a colorful and dynamic style that blends urban influences with personal emotion. His vibrant, symbol-filled paintings tell the stories of his experiences and feelings, whether joyful or painful. Without any formal academic training, Mottez embraces complete artistic freedom, exploring all techniques — acrylic, oil, spray paint, Posca — and playing with hidden signs and anagrams that invite the viewer to uncover the stories behind his works.