Contrary to the traditional painting approach of adding paint to create a form, Lancelot Blondeel builds relief by concentrating material in certain points on the canvas. This technique developped in the “No Reason” series highlights the gestural element of the artist’s practice, which favors curved lines and vivid colors. The preparation of the canvas, as well as the selection of colors, is a rigorous and carefully planned process. In contrast, the resulting form is the outcome of a spontaneous movement, drawn in just a few moments; the near-instantaneity of the gesture stands in opposition to the permanence of the canvas.

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Lancelot Blondeel (b. 1988) is a contemporary painter based in residence in Le Pré-Saint-Gervais. His practice centers on a gestural approach, where painting becomes a response to movement. With a background in engineering, he brings a scientific perspective to the construction of his works. Lancelot Blondeel engages with painting in a tactile, almost sculptural way scraping, sanding, adding and removing layers. He works with raw materials such as pigments, acrylic mediums, canvas, and varnish, often applying them with handmade tools like scrapers. Each canvas holds a trace of the artist’s movement, capturing physical gestures that freeze a dynamic presence on the surface. Through abstraction, Lancelot Blondeel explores how human consciousness shapes our perception of reality. Rather than depict the external world, his work invites introspection and a deeper awareness of how we experience what is real.