This week, focus on the new generation of artists with a work by Karl Lagasse. At the age of 15, the young prodigy meets César who encourages him to pursue his passion and sells his first work of art. . Self-taught, Karl Lagasse is not limited to the sculpture which makes him known, he also practices painting, collages and photography.
At the crossroads of Contemporary Art and Street Art
I love you lord realized in 2021 is a painting done in acrylic. The artist is inspired by graffiti, buildings, posters to extract the essence and transpose it into poetic compositions.
Karl LAGASSE
I love you Lord , 2021
Acrylic on canvas
Titled and signed on the back
Dimensions: 50 x 40 cm
The city is a source of considerable inspiration for him. In his youth, he goes down in the metro to make tags, accompanied by his adopted brother, a member of the Black Dragons. The works in the Buildings series, inspired by New York skyscrapers, illustrate both his fascination with the United States, the city, its architecture and his " need to build oneself, to rise up ". At the same time, he also made numerous cutouts and collages. He meets Yvaral (Vasarely's son) who advises him to include his practice of collage in his graffiti. Gradually, he freed himself from collage to devote himself to painting and sculpture.
A dazzling success
In 2009, he acquired his fame thanks to his One Dollar sculptures and he is consecrated among the most talented sculptors under 30 years of age in the world. This series testifies to his admiration for the United States and for its official motto. In 2016, he exhibited a giant One Dollar 2 meters high at the Art Paris Art Fair. In 2017 and 2020, he designed the trophy for the American festival in Deauville.
His sculptures and paintings regularly fetch substantial prices in auctions. In 2020, the work To Rob a Bank is easier than being an artist soared for € 110,000.
