Discover the contemporary work of JH la Chapeautée

JH la Chapeautée, whose real name is Jessy Hardy, is a Belgian illustrator, designer and artist who always wears a hat.

Born in Belgium on July 5, 1986 in the town of Verviers, a former wool town, in the Liège region.

From her earliest childhood, she has always loved music. the drawing. She grew up with comics, video games, cartoons and manga, which contributed to her popularity. to enrich the first steps of his imagination.

It’s only natural that’à As a teenager, she decided to follow Secondary and Professional Applied Arts studies at the University of Paris. the Institute of Ste Claire de Verviers in 2002.

During her seventh year at the same institution, she will have the chance to follow a student internship in comics and illustration with professional designer Lilo Greco.

This internship which took place at Herve between October 5 and December 7, 2005, allowed him to progress well in drawing, but above all and above all, to discover and develop the beginnings of his own style.

In 2006, she successfully completed her studies. Successfully completes qualifications. She obtained a certificate in Applied Arts.

In 2009 she decided to enroll in the Academy of Fine Arts of Verviers to follow drawing courses for eight years, as well as three years of painting and sculpture courses.

Following; When she enrolled in Fine Arts, and even after her studies in the same establishment, she was able to participate in various events organized by the Academy or by the city of Verviers.

Including participation in an artistic competition the ULB of Brussels. As well as’à solo exhibitions or with other artists. Like for example: The exhibition of an illustration in a gallery in Paris. Paris. Duo exhibition with photographer Bernard Lange at Verviers.

Now she continues her talent in Switzerland. She lives in the Canton of Fribourg, in the pretty village of La Roche.

Totally under the spell of this magnificent Country which, just like Tolkien, inspires him enormously.

JH's drawing style is very close to that of illustration, and is similar to that of illustration. comics, with a slightly cartoonish touch. She always tries to be original, to add pep to her creations, as well as humor or a poetic note.

The artist's principle and concept is to present his characters with seams on their bodies, with buttons as eyes.

Similar to sewn dolls or mannequins.

On the subjects or in the decorations, there are often one or more balls of wool,

and a little ghost hat.

These aspects are references to the origins and childhood, to the style, and to the personality of the artist. JH's signature.

Growed up and raised with women in the family who know how to knit or sew.

It is in drawing that JH sews and weaves his creativity. and his imagination.

The artist works mainly digitally, and prints his works on various media. From time to time another return to the traditional: Watercolor or acrylic paints. Colored or graphic pencils. Felt pens and markers.

JH la Chapeautée, whose real name is Jessy Hardy, is an illustrator and artist currently living in the canton of Fribourg.

JH's drawing style is very close to that of illustration and comics, with a slightly cartoonish touch. She always tries to be original, to add pep to her creations, as well as humor or a poetic note.

All of the artist's creations have the concept and principle of having balls of wool, characters with seams and buttons as eyes. Similar to dolls, soft toys or sewn mannequins. and a little ghost hat.

These aspects are references to the origins, the style, and the JH's signature.