‘Women’s curves have always fascinated artists’

Girls, Girls, Girls strays away from portraying celebrities, with the artist instead choosing to feature anonymous women. Some of the works on show will hark back to poster imagery of girls from the post-war years, while others will have a contemporary feel.

Jef, whose artworks have graced streets in France since 1982, says this is a “sexy, sensual show dedicated to women”.

“Women’s curves have always fascinated artists and I’m no exception,” he says. “Being quite inspired by the aesthetics of the ‘50s and ‘60s, I’ve always felt attracted to the pin-up style and the erotic imagery of those times.

“And sexy girls have also always been one main rock’n’roll source of inspiration. Later on, fishnets and lace have come back to the scene with the punk and goth trends.

“The women shown in those brand new pieces aren’t celebs or stars, but isn’t every woman a star? That’s the reason why you can see stencils of red stars in all those new paintings.”

Girls, Girls, Girls is at the Signal Gallery, 96a Curtain Road, Hoxton, from Friday, May 7 to Saturday, May 22. Details: 020 7613 1550, www.signalgallery.com