Jérôme Zonder's Graphic Carnage: From Smiley-Faced Killers to Visceral Machines

Jérôme Zonder, a Parisian artist born in 1974, is known for his intricate drawings that merge the sublime with the grotesque. His creations often incorporate 'organic drawings' intertwined with electronic circuits, featuring a recurring motif of the 'Essoreuse' machine, which represents societal anxieties. In his 2010 exhibition 'Poussière de guignol' at Galerie Eva Hober in Paris, he illustrated children Pierre-François, Baptiste, and Garance from Marcel Carné's 'Les Enfants du paradis' in disturbing scenes reminiscent of Pasolini's 'Salo'. His 'entrance and exit system' encourages viewers to connect with less defined characters. Additionally, he showcased a charnel house in the 2010 group exhibition 'Qui es-tu Peter?' at Espace Louis Vuitton. His solo exhibitions include Galerie Eva Hober (2008, 2010, 2011) and One and J Gallery in Seoul (2009), alongside group shows like 'Vice@LU' and 'Les Maîtres fous', both in 2010.