Orange juice (2019) Painting by Lazarus

Lazarus, is a contemporary French artist. Having started his photographic training in 2003, this artist's journey has led him to explore various artistic mediums, including illustration, drawing, and oil painting, guided by the painter Serge Lapeyre. In 2018, he made an important artistic decision by incorporating oil paint into his photographs printed on canvas, resulting in a captivating series of 25 visual oxymorons. These striking pieces have found their way into exhibitions in leading cities such as Paris, Arles and Brussels.

The following year, 2019, the artist transitioned to using acrylic paint, allowing for a faster and more dynamic creative process. This transition marks the beginning of a new artistic direction for him. He delved into the realm of abstraction, drawing inspiration from various places and sensations. As a result, his art evolved towards a neo-expressionist and primitivist style, drawing its influence from the world of Pop art, particularly inspired by the famous artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.

The catalysts for these transformative artistic explorations have been significant global events, such as the Fukushima nuclear accident, the election of Donald Trump, the yellow vest movement in France, and the devastating wildfires in the city of "Paradise." , in California. These events had a profound impact on his artistic vision and subject matter.

In essence, his work serves as a profound reflection on the complex and often contradictory relationship that modern humanity shares with the natural world - a theme he explores with a keen eye and a hint of schizophrenia.

• Nationality: FRANCE
• Date of birth : 1973
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary French Artists