Claude Charlier's journey through music, fine art, and photography converged into a remarkable exploration when he embarked on a global escapade. Born in Nancy, France, his lens captured the world's essence, and in his travels, an epiphany struck him: the abandoned soda can, a relic of consumer culture, inspired his innovative Pop World Project.
Growing up amidst French allure for Americana, Charlier's fascination with American comics and soda culture intertwined with his move to Tokyo. The vibrant animation and eclectic soda can designs beckoned him, stirring an artistic revelation. The discarded objects resonated with him, and through his art, he sought to breathe new life into their forgotten existence.
For Charlier, painting these abandoned remnants wasn't just recycling material; it was resurrecting their essence, preserving their imperfect beauty, and echoing the moments they once shared with people's lives. His creations encapsulate not just discarded objects but the tales of human connections and fleeting moments they encapsulate. Through this artistic metamorphosis, Charlier provided these artifacts with an enduring narrative, honoring their past and giving them a newfound allure within the tapestry of his Pop World Project.