Serge Lassus
1933 Born in Biarritz, a town in southwestern France.
1950 Enrolled in the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
1955 Joined PUBLICITAS, an advertising agency in Paris, where he was responsible for illustrations for printed materials.
1981 Since then, he has held solo exhibitions in various parts of France, including Paris, Bordeaux, Honfleur, and Nice, as well as in Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and the United States.
1993 Awarded the Grand Prize for "Valuable French Artists."
Serge Lassus is a French painter who primarily depicts horses.
His works feature many beautiful depictions of horses living freely in nature. The horses, full of dynamism yet never losing their elegance, convey to the viewer the strength of life and harmony with nature. For Lassus, horses are not merely animals; they are depicted as symbols of freedom, grace, vitality, and coexistence with nature. His works portray horses running across vast grasslands, through forests, by lakesides, and under clear blue skies, creating a serene and poetic world.
Deep Love for Horses
The horses depicted in Lassus's works convey not only anatomical accuracy but also the nobility and emotions of the animals.
The horses, expressed through delicate lines and refined colors, possess both strength and elegance.
For this reason, Lassus's works are highly regarded not only by horse lovers but also by many art enthusiasts and collectors.
Harmony with Nature
Nature plays an important role in Lassus's works.
Landscapes such as forests, grasslands, lakes, and skies are not merely backgrounds; they form a harmonious world with the horses.
The depiction of nature bathed in soft light gives viewers a sense of peace and openness.
His serene world expresses the connection with nature and spiritual richness that modern society is losing.
The Flow of French Figurative Painting
While Lassus's works are rooted in the tradition of figurative painting, they possess a lyricism that transcends realism.
His works, supported by a deep love for nature and animals, are cherished for conveying the charm of contemporary French figurative painting.
Lassus's Print Works
Serge Lassus also engages in printmaking, creating many works with horses as their subject.
In his print works, the elegant form of horses and the beauty of nature are splendidly expressed, earning him support from many collectors.