James Jean: A Tapestry of Myth and Modernity James Jean, born in Taiwan in 1979 and now residing primarily in Los Angeles, is a visual artist whose work defies easy categorization. He’s often described as a “neo-expressionist,” but that label feels reductive given the profound layers of symbolism, mythology, and personal narrative woven into his paintings and drawings. Jean's art isn’t simply about depicting scenes; it’s about constructing worlds—fantastical, dreamlike realms populated by figures drawn from folklore, religious iconography, and his own deeply rooted cultural heritage. His jou…