Jean-Paul Donadini is a French artist whose work blurs the line between painting, sculpture, and performance. Best known for his Brosses Arrêtées series, Donadini transforms the act of painting into a three-dimensional experience by incorporating actual paintbrushes into the canvas and manipulating the surface through folds, creases, and heavy textures. His compositions are bold and vibrant, often featuring striking color palettes and dynamic surfaces that seem to capture motion in stillness.

With a background in classical art education and a practice rooted in experimentation, Donadini challenges traditional expectations of what a painting can be. Each piece becomes a sculptural gesture—an exploration of process, material, and the physicality of mark-making. His studio practice is both intuitive and theatrical, resulting in works that feel alive with movement and intention. Donadini’s paintings invite viewers to look beyond the surface and consider the act of creation itself as part of the finished artwork.