PARIS.- Get ready for a journey without leaving your seat. Acclaimed artist Poes is inviting art lovers on an imaginative "road trip" with his latest solo exhibition, "A Bit Like In A Movie," now showing at Wallworks gallery. This isn't just an art show; it's a vibrant, whimsical adventure filled with mystical characters, playful musings, and lush, sprawling narratives that feel, well, a bit like a film.

For his third solo outing at Wallworks, Poes playfully tips his hat to gallery director Claude Kunetz's dual life as a film producer, setting the stage for an exhibition that perfectly captures the spirit of a cinematic festival. It's clear that for Poes, the joy of painting is paramount, as he steps "behind the camera" to craft stories on canvas that are both deeply personal and universally enchanting.

Born in Paris in 1983, Poes grew up in the concrete labyrinth of La Défense, which became his urban playground. Unlike many, his childhood was television-free, nurturing a deep love for novels, comics, and the crisp, clean lines of classic illustration. At just 15, he plunged into the world of graffiti, a passion that quickly propelled him on countless travels and led to unexpected encounters across the globe.

It's this rich tapestry of experiences that informs his instantly recognizable style: round, colorful, and almost "sweet," yet brimming with an inexhaustible repertoire of forms. With a mischievous sense of humor and a touch of iconoclastic irony, Poes masterfully reworks and breaks classical narrative codes, often drawing inspiration from ancient, sometimes forgotten, mythologies, particularly from Mesopotamia.

Beyond the gallery walls, Poes's art has left its mark worldwide, from the vibrant favelas of Brazil to the ancient villages of Rajasthan, and in bustling art hubs like Miami and Berlin. Since 2016, he's also been engaged in a fascinating collaborative project with his lifelong friend and accomplice, JoBer. Together, they paint large-scale facades, breathing new life into humanity's very first epic tale, the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh.

"A Bit Like In A Movie" promises an immersive experience, inviting viewers to lose themselves in Poes's unique blend of humor, history, and pure painterly pleasure. It's a testament to an artist who continues to push boundaries, proving that the most captivating stories can be told with a brush, a spray can, and an endless imagination.

"A Bit Like In A Movie" by Poes is now on view at Wallworks gallery in Paris.