Born in Paris but currently living in New York City, Jaouad Bentama is a contemporary artist with a focus on mixed media, painting and drawing. He often blurs the lines between commercial and fine art, explores the question of borders and contours, and is known to gracefully combine painting and found objects that evoke a walk down memory lane to revisit childhood.
After surviving a tragic accident in Mexico, Jaouad changed how he viewed life, including art, and especially his own creative process. His work evolved to express how grateful he is to be alive, and his unique eye often finds glimpses and pieces of life in the ordinary. In a nutshell, Jaouad Bentama's art makes you feel alive.