‘Jack Havana II’ Limited Edition Lithograph by Christian Develter

Belgium-born artist, Christian Develter is a “global nomad” that has resided and worked in Asia since the mid-nineties. Christian uses oils as an instrument to portray his rich experiences of people and cultures around the world. As a highly versatile artist whose work pushes boundaries, he believes that despite cultural differences and starkly different socio-realities, there are moments that can be appreciated by everyone. These moments are the trigger of his inspiration.

Christian’s sense of beauty and the individual strength and spirit of his protagonists is developed through careful consideration of line, lighting and geometry as well as his perspicacious awareness of the power of colour to reveal that which is behind the surface of each character. At the heart of these works is a search not just for physical beauty but also for something of the spirit that embraces and motivates each one in our era of hyper-celebrity.

‘Cigar Series’ Inspiration

Christian’s iconic works are symbolic of the joy that emanates from them, including that of his world acclaimed ‘Cigar Series’ comprising of both Original Oil on Canvas Paintings sized 1m x 1.2m to 1.5m x 1.7m and his Limited Edition Archival Lithographs. This renowned body of work is housed in some of the most prestigious Cigar Clubs and Lounges around the world, including the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and the Raffles Hotel Phnom Penh. It is this Cigar Series that renowned cigar brand SIGLO has collaborated with Christian to create their best-selling limited edition humidor collection. These unique handcrafted masterpieces are made from Spanish cedar wood-finished with up to 15 layers of lacquer.

What is admirable beyond the choice of Christian’s subjects, is precisely that stubbornness, which characterizes him, to be adamant in that hyper-finished, almost exaggerated style, specific to the make-up of dramatic stage and, of cinema as we know it between the nineteen thirties and the Nouvelle Vague. The recurrent light-hearted feeling, and the absence of anguish, can, arguably, reduce Develter to a “pop” or “glamorous”, which others may refer to as a “fashion” painter. Yet beyond the choice of his subjects, is his calculated, almost mathematical use of colour, which brings an intense vibration and sensuality to his work which is at once festive.

PLEASE NOTE: Each lithograph is signed, editioned and comes with a digital certificate of authenticity from the artist. The price includes complimentary DHL shipping worldwide, exclusive of any import duties or taxes. We’ll contact you shortly after you make your order if necessary.