Jarno Kettunen (Finland, 1980) Lives and works in Atlanta ... - ArtCan

We published a story about Belgian fashion artist
Jarno Kettunen in Issue 4 of Black Magazine with the
belief that Jarno’s conceptualised backstage paintings
of couture and top level European fashion shows and
collections would soon see the artist reaping accolades and
rewards for his talent. He had originally approached
us with an idea to run 6 pages of illustrations he would
make backstage at Chanel...
Dear Grant Fell,
Many thanks for your interest.
Today the director of ‘De Rode Loper’ has been discussing
with the Belgian representatives of Chanel and they
will present our project and the magazines that are interested
to Chanel in Paris. Now we just have to hope
that Chanel will take it. I will keep you updated!
Thank you again and have a great weekend.
Best regards,
Jarno
Chanel turned down his request but in the year since
much has changed. Here is Jarno painting Jean Paul
Gaultier backstage at his show recently, and above -
his realisation of the Chanel concept for the Chanel
RTW SS 09 collection. Mission accomplished...
-Grant Fell (Black Magazine)