Clotilde Jimenez, Relay Race, 2023. Courtesy of the artist and Mariane Ibrahim
We spoke with Clotilde Jiménez about representation and inclusion in art
In the vibrant world of visual art, a unique and passionate voice emerges that deserves attention: Clotilde Jiménez is the Afro-Latino artist who fuses drawing with collage to explore the materiality of everyday objects such as magazines, clothing, and the distinctive Mexican amate paper. And yes, his work that seeks to break with the prevailing aesthetic is triumphing with his art at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.
His artistic posters are an example of how art can be a powerful tool to promote values such as inclusion and diversity. Clotilde makes clear to us his desire to create a lasting impact in the art world; providing opportunities for future artists are part of his goals as a creative to shout to the world the importance of authenticity, evolution and knowledge sharing in art.
