Jeff Roland (born 16 June 1969 in Longeville-lès-Metz, Moselle, France) is a French artist and curator, known for his characteristic bold, colourful pieces fusing aspects of the raw style with contemporary literary and visual references. He is part of a group of artists known as neo-outsiders,[1][2] a term coined by Dr. Melissa Westbrook, as a result of her research into the developments of outsider art in the 21st century, and the impact of the internet and social networks on contemporary art.
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Jeff Roland | |
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Born | Jean-François Roland (1969-06-16) 16 June 1969 (age 53) Longeville-lès-Metz, Moselle, France |
Nationality | French |
Education | Self-taught |
Known for | Painting, drawing, curation |
Notable work | The Watchers (2008) Threshold (2010) |
Movement | neo-outsider |
His work is part of the London Museum of Everything[3] permanent collection, and the Barcelona Davis Museum[4] collection. He has exhibited in several countries in Europe and was recently invited to show his work at the University of Nancy[5] in France. Roland is also curating for the city of Liverdun, and organizes shows at Chateau Corbin, specializing in outsider art.
2020, Make Street Art Not War, Gallery WAWI, Paris.