Léna (2024) Painting by Laurent Messager

Laurent Messager, a contemporary French artist, has been fascinated by manual creation since childhood, particularly in the realm of sculpture. From a young age, he envisioned himself as an artist, influenced by a supportive plastic arts professor who recognized his talents and encouraged him to pursue art studies.

Not an autodidact, but rather a product of the diverse influences of his teachers at the Fine Arts schools of Versailles and Montpellier, Laurent grew up immersed in a world where the visual saturation of advertising, television, and cinema played a significant role. His love for comics and the fusion of popular and classical culture enriched his creative palette, providing a rich tapestry of influences from which to draw inspiration.

As an accomplished athlete deeply involved in board sports and climbing, Laurent's interest in movement and balance often finds expression in his art. Influenced by the emergence of street art in the 1980s and the free figuration of artists like Combas and Di Rossa, he incorporates graphic elements, including letters and words, into his paintings to enhance their meaning and evocative power.

Recently, Laurent has developed a unique sculpture process that combines direct stone carving and cement-based modeling on a metal supporting structure. This innovative technique allows him to create slender, twisting silhouettes that convey a sense of movement and dynamism, sometimes incorporating coloring or polychromy with metallic pigments.

In addition to his artistic pursuits, Laurent Messager serves as a professor of pictorial techniques for cultural associations in the city of Dieppe, sharing his knowledge and passion for art with others in the community.

• Nationality: FRANCE
• Date of birth : 1966
• Artistic domains: Works by artists with a certified artist value, Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Certified Artists Professional Artist Contemporary French Artists