About jan noah

Jan Noah is a contemporary mixed-media artist whose work explores the delicate intersections between memory, identity, and the passage of time. Based in France, his artistic journey is deeply rooted in storytelling—both intimate and collective. Through his signature technique of painting on the pages of old books, he weaves visual narratives that invite reflection, vulnerability, and emotional connection.

Jan Noah’s works have been exhibited in galleries and cultural spaces, resonating with audiences through their timeless aesthetic and emotional intensity. As a painter and storyteller, he views art as a bridge between memory and imagination, where what was once forgotten becomes luminous once again.

"My work is born from silence, memory, and paper.I paint on pages that once carried stories—marked by time, hands, and history. When I cover them with faces, lines, and colors, I do not erase their past; I reveal it in another way.

I am fascinated by the idea that every trace we leave—a word, a gesture, a glance—becomes part of a greater story. My figures emerge from this space of silent reflection.

They are guardians of emotion, language, and resilience. Through them, I explore femininity, vulnerability, and strength. For me, art is not just a visual experience—it is a conversation across time.

I create to preserve what seems ephemeral and to revive what was forgotten.