Totem De Jaber - The Cat - Art Brut - Mixed Technique

Discover this unique sculpture of a cat totem, created by renowned artist Jaber El Mahjoub in 1993. Made with minimalist materials such as plaster, gauze and papier-mâché, this singular work embodies the atypical and expressive aesthetic that characterizes Jaber’s work. The cat, with its large, wide eyes and expressive mouth, seems to capture a fragment of a dream or childhood memory, a recurring quality in the artist’s universe. Each totem he creates is an intriguing piece, both naïve and loaded with strong symbolism. Jaber signs his works visibly on the front, and carefully dates them on the back, testifying to his artistic commitment and attention to detail. Dimensions: Height: 27 cm Base diameter: 7 cm About the artist: Born in 1938 in M'Saken, Tunisia, to a family of shepherds, Jaber El Mahjoub overcame many challenges, including the loss of his mother at the age of six. After arriving in France in 1958, he explored various means of artistic expression, between sculpture and music. His works, shaped with passion and meticulousness, are a celebration of outsider and raw art. Exhibited in prestigious galleries such as those in San Francisco and Paris, Jaber El Mahjoub has won over collectors and art lovers from around the world. His creations, often award-winning, are now featured in many museums dedicated to raw art. This cat totem, a true collector's item, is a great opportunity for any lover of outsider art and unique creations.