Didier Mayés Videos

Explore a curated collection of videos offering insight into the work and visual language of contemporary artist Didier Mayés. These features highlight the materials, textures, and imaginative narratives that define his distinctive fusion of abstraction and figuration.

The videos in this collection provide a closer look at Mayés’ layered approach to painting, where bold colour, pattern, and surface play an essential role. Working primarily in oil, he often incorporates resin pigments, marble dust, earths, and found materials, preparing his own pigments to achieve richly tactile results. More recent works introduce engraved encaustic wax on canvas panels, expanding his practice through striking black and white compositions.

At the heart of Didier Mayés’ work are his signature “Big Heads” figures — playful, oversized characters that draw on childhood memory and introspective storytelling. These recurring forms invite viewers to pause, observe, and uncover the subtle visual cues embedded within each composition, balancing whimsy with emotional depth.

As this video collection develops, it will continue to offer context around Didier Mayés’ evolving techniques, materials, and creative themes. Forest Gallery is proud to be Didier Mayés’ exclusive UK agent and welcomes enquiries regarding available works or commissions.