James Jean Abstract Prints
Taiwanese, American, b. 1979
James Jean is a Taiwanese-American visual artist, known for both his commercial work and fine art gallery work. He is known in the American comics industry as a cover artist for various books published by DC Comics, as well as for his work for Prada, ESPN and Atlantic Records. His work, which has been collected in numerous volumes, has been compared by The New York Times to that of Maxfield Parrish.
Jean was born in Taiwan and was raised in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. He was educated at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, from which he graduated in 2001.
In 2001, Jean became a cover artist for DC Comics, garnering seven Eisner awards, three consecutive Harvey awards, two gold medals and a silver from the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, and a gold medal from the Society of Illustrators of New York. He also worked in advertising, and has contributed to many national and international publications.
His clients included Time Magazine, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Spin, ESPN, Atlantic Records, Target, Playboy, Knopf, Prada among others. He illustrated covers for the comic book series Fables and The Umbrella Academy, for which he has won six Eisner Awards for "Best Cover Artist". In 2006 he won Best Artist from the World Fantasy Awards.
In 2008, Jean retired from illustration and commercial projects in order to focus on painting.
In 2007, Jean created a mural for the Prada Epicenter stores in New York and Los Angeles. He also created a backdrop for Prada's Spring/Summer 2008 show in Milan.
Aspects of the Epicenter mural and the Milan wallpaper were transformed into clothing, handbags, shoes, and packaging. Prada undertook a global campaign that featured Jean's work in advertising environments, animation, and special events.
In 2008, Jean again collaborated with Prada, developing an animated short based on the wallpapers, clothing, and accessories produced in 2007. He wrote, storyboarded, and did the visual development for the animation, which would be eventually titled Trembled Blossoms, taken from the poem Ode to Psyche by John Keats.
In 2010, Jean was commissioned by fashion designer Phillip Lim to paint a series of portraits featuring Los Angeles-based actors, musicians, and tastemakers, including Rachel Bilson, Selma Blair, and Devendra Banhart.
Dana Jennings of The New York Times says of Jean's work: "And, as with his Fables work, the paintings and illustrations are often suffused with a dreamy romanticism and lyricism worthy of Maxfield Parrish, even as Mr. Jean subverts those and other isms."to
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Artist: James Jean
Adrift III Print with holographic and foil detailing and other sculptural detail
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
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Bibliophile II holographic and foil detailing sculptural print edition
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
Bibliophile II
Signed and numbered multiprocess edition, 2025 (released September 9)
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In Bibliophile II, James Jean conjures a compelling visual metaphor: the...
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COIL: YEAR OF THE SNAKE PRINT holographic and foil detailing
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
2025 – A Vision of Renewal and Transformation
This stunning giclée print is adorned with holographic and foil detailing, bringing its sculptural enhancements to life. Measuring 66.0...
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James Jean Chester Bennington Tribute Poster on Heavy Stock Paper
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
JAMES JEAN
Tribute
Limited Edition Poster Honoring Chester Bennington
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This emotionally charged lithograph, titled "Tribute," was created ...
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Fetch Print with holographic and foil detailing and other sculptural detail
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
"Fetch Twilight" is a captivating limited edition print by renowned artist James Jean, released in 2024. This piece exemplifies Jean's signature blend of surrealism and intricate det...
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Eternal Journey Limited Edition Catalogue by James Jean Marigold Printing
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
The Eternal Journey catalog is now available in a vivid Marigold colorway. Eternal Journey features new work that was exhibited at the Lotte Museum of Art in Seoul, South Korea. Upda...
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Zugzwang Limited Edition Catalogue by James Jean Printing
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
Artist: James Jean
Title: Zugzwang
Edition: Limited Edition, Signed and Numbered
Condition: Mint/Like New
Dimensions: 11" x 14"
Pages: 80 (approx.)
Print Details: Hardbound with prem...
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Eternal Spiral Limited Edition Catalogue by James Jean
By James Jean
Located in Draper, UT
Eternal Spiral is an in-depth catalog of James Jean’s solo show that is currently traveling through multiple museums in China. Updated from the Eternal ...
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Find a wide variety of authentic James Jean abstract prints available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by James Jean in archival paper, lenticular, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Surrealist style. Not every interior allows for large James Jean abstract prints, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. James Jean abstract prints prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $298 and tops out at $1,100, while the average work can sell for $998.
Questions About James Jean Abstract Prints
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024No, James Jean is not a Surrealist artist. Technically, the term Surrealism refers to an art movement that lasted from the early 1920s through the 1960s. As Jean is a contemporary artist, he would not truly be a Surrealist. However, his pieces do have a dream-like quality reminiscent of Surrealist paintings and illustrations. On 1stDibs, shop a range of James Jean art.








