Born into a family of professional painters, Jean-Michel Cordier grew up in an environment where the gaze, materials, and gestures played an essential role. Far from traditional academic paths, he developed a practice nourished by observation, experimentation, and a form of intuitive reflection.
Born in Burkina Faso, he was marked by a dual cultural heritage: African through his roots, European through his background. His childhood in Africa shaped his sensibility and nourished his artistic trajectory.
His analytical mind led him to pursue a scientific course of study. He obtained a master's degree in mathematics and taught as a certified teacher in middle and high schools. This intellectual rigor shaped his relationship with the world.
He exhibits regularly in France and is represented by two galleries in Clermont-Ferrand and Corsica. His works are included in private collections in France, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, and the United States.
In 2025, the Edgar Mélik-Château Museum in Cabriès dedicated a retrospective exhibition to him entitled “Racines croisées” (Crossed Roots), bringing together some forty works in dialogue with the artistic heritage of the place.
