Bertrand Thomassin (1963) - La vie

Bertrand Thomassin (born in 1963) – "La Vie", circa 2024

Oil on canvas – 50 × 50 cm

This work bears witness to the immediately recognizable universe of Bertrand Thomassin, where enigmatic characters, imaginary animals and everyday symbols mingle in a free and spontaneous composition. Through a vivid palette and instinctive drawing, the artist builds an open narrative, oscillating between humor, poetry and reflection on the human condition.

Entitled "La Vie", this oil on canvas gathers a multitude of figures that seem to converse in a space without reference points. The expressive silhouettes, hybrid creatures and discreet inscriptions create a fragmented narration, leaving the viewer free to imagine their own story. Faithful to his pictorial language, Thomassin combines the energy of the gesture, sensitivity and imagination in a work rich in detail.

Born in 1963, Bertrand Thomassin is a French artist trained at the Beaux-Arts de Rouen. Initially recognized for his sculptures made from driftwood and reclaimed materials, he simultaneously develops a singular pictorial body of work, at the border of outsider art and contemporary figuration. His work, imbued with freedom and humanity, is today presented in numerous galleries and private collections in France.