Jean Solombre

Solombre is a painter, engraver, and writer. Tapestries created from images of Solombre paintings are woven at the atelier Aubsson, in France. The first Solombre fiber art created at Aubsson, was produced in 1979. Solombre, among the finest artists in France, was first acclaimed as printmaker, best known for his richly textured and technically exquisite aquatint engravings which he presented with descriptive original poetry. Solombre's work is romantic and mysterious in imagery, and rich in technical skill. Portfolios, such as the Le Coeur Memorial, display artwork filled with symbolism and invites to a poetic interpretation. The images, represents introspective reflections through which Solombre intends to evoke "dream states", the heart of works by classical surrealist style artists, but in a different way he makes a conscious effort to give the viewer comfort. His work has been shown in premiere art exhibitions since 1970 including: The Great and Young of Today, at the Museum of Grand Palais, Paris; The Print Biennial at the Museum Galleria, Paris; and The International Art Fair in Paris, Basel, Dusseldorf, Washington, and New York.