“I purposefully paint my shapes as angled bodies. I apply the colors as a representation of the light and define them with the black lines. As a self- educated artist, I have a process of research to complete my works, and I’m learning every day.”
managers, artists, and the like was challenging, as every conversation with potential connections would typically begin with “What art school did you go to?” Everyone wanted to know who the other person had in their network. So, despite his initial shyness about his lack of formal art education, Enfant Précoce decided to take matters into his own hands with his Exposéz-moi campaign. He would pose beside his art in front of galleries, museums, and even on the streets. This stunning visual, coupled with his unique personal style, soon gained traction. Précoce’s work stuck with all who came across it, and it was only a matter of time before he was recognized by brilliant art minds and contemporary art galleries. Given the audacious nature of Exposez-moi, Enfant Précoce, the self-taught artist, eventually became a topic for students in art school.
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“drips” on his paintings. Enfant Précoce’s paintings skillfully infuse vivid colors into real-life themes like racism and human dynamics, exposing the viewer to a world where the mind can roam free without inhibitions.
It’s no surprise that Enfant Précoce also has a strong flair for fashion. One of his dreams is to own a fashion collection, and since that has yet to happen, Enfant Précoce keeps his fashion interests alive by fusing them into his art. His collection, Printemps Cachemire (Cashmere Spring), is essentially his imaginary clothing collection. Inspired by his love for fashion and painting, Enfant Précoce skillfully fused both interests into a unique collection that celebrates style, colors, and the beauty of expression. It’s been ten years since Enfant Précoce decided to pursue painting. Now, he is paving his way and making waves with his art, and the family couldn’t be prouder. He tells them about his exhibitions and the brands he’s worked with, and they feel proud knowing their boy is associated with such big names. Ever the creative, he believes that inspiration is all around us, and all we need to do is look to understand what life is telling us. With every painting, Enfant Précoce taps into his inner child while tackling various themes. As an eclectic painter, his fashion also influences his art, and he believes that his fashion
Making a Point with Oasis d’Abondance
From March 2024 to April 2024, Enfant Précoce had his first solo gallery exhibition at 193 Gallery. This solo exhibition, called Oasis d’Abondance (Oasis of Abundance), showcases his use of bold colors. y. However, Oasis d’Abondance carries a deeper meaning for Enfant Précoce. According to him, the inspiration for this collection was the dream that Black immigrants typically have of Europe being a haven of abundance and paradise. He understood that Africans who had not experienced Europe usually had a picture of it as a land of opportunity for all, but the reality was often different. While in Cameroon, Précoce had held the same belief about Europe—that it was a place where life would be easy. But his Parisian reality turned out to be wildly different from Cameroonian. He went from being chauffeur driven to private school in Cameroon to living in a low-class suburb
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