Jef Aérosol - Jump

50 x 60 cm pigment print on Mat Epson 190g paper

Each print is signed in pencil by the artist

The artwork Jump by Jef Aérosol embodies energy, freedom, and movement. True to his stencil style in black and white with a touch of red, this piece depicts a character mid-jump, capturing a moment of lightness and dynamism.

Jef Aérosol, a pioneer of street art in France, often seeks to convey raw emotions through expressive silhouettes. Jump thus evokes momentum, carefree spirit, and perhaps an invitation to push one’s limits. The red, a signature of the artist, draws the eye and adds visual intensity to the composition.

This artwork celebrates the present moment and spontaneity while remaining open to the viewer’s interpretation.

Jef Aérosol, born in 1957 in Nantes, France, is one of the founding figures of the French street art movement. Known for his black and white stencil portraits often marked with a small red arrow, his work captures the emotional depth of anonymous figures, icons, and everyday people encountered in urban life.

He began painting in the streets in the early 1980s, placing his stencils on walls across French cities at a time when street art was still underground and rarely recognized as a legitimate artistic practice. Over time, his style became instantly recognizable for its intensity, simplicity, and humanism.

From musicians and migrants to children and cultural legends, his subjects reflect a deep sensitivity to the human condition. Jef Aérosol’s work has been shown in galleries and public spaces around the world, while always remaining deeply rooted in the street. His art invites us to slow down, notice the invisible, and connect with the silent stories told by the walls around us.