Charles Lapicque (1898-1988) is a painter of the new School of Paris whose works were determining, between 1939 and 1943, for the development of nonfigurative painting. Usually known for his work as a painter, colorist and theorist, Lapicque however developed graphic works of great intensity. This artist, almost forgotten by public institutions is now reappearing through this show stopper exhibit. Engineer and scientist, Charles Lapicque gets passionate very early for drawing. His painting career explodes only at the end of the Thirties, period when Louis Carré sells his works. His drawings then take the form of series (interlaced figures, macabre dances, seas etc). Lapicque begins a new series only after finishing the previous one. What attracts him to drawing is especially the spontaneity which the speed of drawing allows. Consequently, the techniques used (lithographic chalk, ink and quill, grease pencil etc) serve a determined will to provide an energy teetering towards absolute. It is this elegant graphic spontaneity that this exhibit seeks to communicate (the first for drawings since 1978!). These genius strokes are being secretly admired by several artists, gallery owners and collectors of more contemporary art of these dates. Far from reverence, the exhibit is a pronounced homage to these shades on paper that for a few weeks are under bright lights.

Du 25/11/06 au 11/03/07

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