Skwak

Skwak (born 1977) is a painter and illustrator based in the Lille area. He has drawn since childhood and has been exhibiting his work for nearly twenty years.

In 2014, Skwak told LM magazine that his Maniacs were born ten years earlier, "in reaction to this idea of excess, of overconsumption". These characters with prominent teeth and bulging eyes wear a fixed grin. They people "The Maniac World", where everyday life is pushed to the point of absurdity. Skwak draws automatically, but he first writes absurd stories. His paintings can therefore be read in several directions.

The Maniacs often leave the painting. Skwak has worked for Nike and Adidas, and he is co-founder and creative director of SNEAKY, a Chinese clothing brand. He has exhibited from Paris to Los Angeles by way of Shanghai.