Jean-Francois Jadin
Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory
Abstract Expressionism Artist, Integral Coach & Transformational Facilitator
MessageAfter twenty five years of corporate life, Jean-Francois now focuses on unfoldment: his own and that of those that cross his path.
As an integral coach and transformational facilitator, he holds a safe and sacred space for his clients to explore their being and, in so doing, more fully tap their boundaryless potential.
As an abstract expressionist artist, paint and knife strokes ooze out of him and onto the canvas, baring his soul in the here and now, to his surprise and awe.
Jean-Francois for the longest time appreciated art, collected it yet did not see himself as an artist. Eventually, he could no longer contain it and the floodgates opened. His artistic expression was revealed and flowed with an unforeseen intensity.
An intuitive, self-taught artist, Jean-Francois’ medium of choice is heavy body satin acrylic, for its lustrous vibrant colours which blend so beautifully with one another as well as for its impasto texture.
Primarily through a range of palette knifes in strokes large and small, an artwork emerges from the unconscious of the artist into consciousness, sometimes an expression of emotions felt in the moment or the catharsis of an experience needing to be expressed artistically ~ always unexpected yet precise.
Jean-Francois’ artworks are now in collections across Europe and Asia. He exhibits regularly, his artworks are on display in several prominent art galleries and are regularly listed in fine art auctions. He also conducts art workshops for aspiring artists to discover their artistry and embark on an artistic journey.
He was the first artist in Asia to partner with Swiss start-up Native Digital to embed RFID micro-chips inside his artworks, which is then linked to an NFT to ensure authenticity and traceability. Jean-Francois is committed to the highest standard of excellence and integrity so that it provides long term value to his collectors.
Aged 55, Jean-Francois is a Belgian citizen and currently resides in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His studio/gallery is open for visit by appointment.
Exhibitions
March 20 to 28, 2021 ‘Awakening’ First Solo Exhibition, Morphosis Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
October 8 to 19, 2021 ‘Suara’ Dual Exhibition, Morphosis Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
December 1 to 30, 2021 ‘Arte@Pavilion’ Group Exhibition, Pavilion KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
December 3 to 5, 2021 ‘Malaysia Art Ecosystem Festival 2021’ Group Exhibition, World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
May 20 to 31, 2022 ‘New Horizon ~ The KL International Art Exhibition 2022’, KL City Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
May 28 to June 5, 2022 ‘Keluarga’ Group Exhibition, Morphosis Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
July 6 to 9, 2022 ‘ArtEDecor @ Malaysian International Furniture Fair 2022’ Group Exhibition, World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sept 14 to Oct 10, 2022 ‘Conversations’ Group Exhibition, The Ledge Gallery, 1Utama, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sept 30 to Oct 13, 2022 ‘Creative Space@WTCKL Affordable Art Exhibition’ Group Exhibition, World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
February 18 to 26, 2023 ‘Joy’ Dual Exhibition, Morphosis Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
March 2 & 3, 2023 ‘Wall of Kindness ~ Kind Malaysia 2023’ Group Exhibition, MITEC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
May 6 & 7, 2023 ‘Malaysia’s Parliament Open Day 2023’ Group Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
June 1 to 17, 2023 ‘Ecoquiem ~ World Environment Day 2023 Art Exhibition’, KL City Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
July 21, 2023 ‘Flow’ Solo Exhibition, Official Residence of the Ambassador, Royal Embassy of Belgium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Auctions
September 25, 2022 Raffles Fine Art Auction ~ Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Chinese, Modern and Contemporary Art Auction
December 18, 2022 Raffles Fine Art Auction ~ Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Chinese, Modern and Contemporary Art Auction
April 30, 2023 Raffles Fine Art Auction ~ Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Chinese, Modern and Contemporary Art Auctio
May 14, 2023 ACTnow Charity Art Auction in Aid for Syria Earthquake, Sunway Velocity Mall, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Galleries
2020 to date Hong Creative Space, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2021 Papu Pop-Up Art Store, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2022 to date Purple Houz, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
2023 to date La Galerie du Monde, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
2023 to date Creative Space @ WTCKL, World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Permanent Display
2021 to date International Islamic University Malaysia Global Artwork Gallery, Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia
2022 to date Royal Embassy of Belgium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Testimonials
‘Today, I have come to own one of the first six art pieces by Jean-Francois. There is evident talent that manifests in his intuitive choice of tools, colours and form, giving harmonious expression to who he is moment by moment. There is great potential there. I am sure this will not be the only piece I will own from him, it is only the first!’
Eugenia Gajardo
Painter/Writer & Psychotherapist
Statement
εὐδαιμονία
Eudaimonia
‘Doing your best, at what you are best at, for the good of others’