Jérôme Glomaud Chadefaux is a visual artist based in Rome, Italy, whose work expresses the relationship between humanity and the natural world. Primarily working with oil on canvas and charcoal on paper, Chadefaux’s landscapes—riverscapes, forestscapes, seascapes—convey both the emotional depth and the physical presence of nature. His art ranges from small, intimate works to large-scale compositions, each transmitting a palpable sense of his presence, where the texture and energy of his brushstrokes and charcoal marks come to life.

A dedicated researcher of nature, Chadefaux has spent years trekking through diverse landscapes, building an extensive archive of reference material through his Leica and Sony cameras. His paintings however, begin from scratch —on a blank canvas or sheet of paper—where he interprets his observations through a fresh, personal lens. The resulting work captures the stillness and the dynamic rhythms of the natural world, reflecting nature’s romanticism, tranquility, and its transient beauty.

Chadefaux’s art has been exhibited in solo and group shows in New York, Long Island, Los Angeles, Auvergne (France), Germany, Poland, Dominican Republic, and Italy. His latest series, Black on Black, features a groundbreaking technique that requires the viewer to physically move in front of  the painting to fully discover its content.

Influenced by artists such as Francis Bacon, Joan Mitchell, and Giorgio Morandi, Chadefaux’s work merges a profound reverence for nature with a fluid, tactile approach to form, light, and space. His art invites viewers to connect with nature and evokes wonder, contemplation, and a deeper understanding of the world around us.