Artist Talk and Demonstration by Sculptor Lucianne Lassalle

With more than four decades devoted to figurative sculpture, Lassalle has earned

recognition as one of the UK’s most compelling sculptors of the human form.

Described by Benny Higgins, Chairman of the National Galleries of Scotland, as

“one of the best figurative sculptors in the UK” Lassalle fuses classical tradition

with contemporary subjects.

This talk takes place during her solo exhibition - Wings Horns and Humans. This latest

collection draws upon the archetypes of Greco-Roman and Abrahamic

myth, layering them with urban realities and modern cultural currents. From the

exalted flight of Icarus to the mischievous stance of Rambeaux, Wings, Horns and

Humans embodies a dialogue between the sacred and the feral, the timeless and

the contemporary.

“Integrating human, animal and spiritual energies, I aim to define and celebrate

the exuberant wildness and freedom that is inherent in our inner nature,”

says Lassalle.

Raised in an artistic Parisian family, Lassalle now lives and works in Bristol UK,

where the city’s street culture informs her contemporary interpretations of myth.

Her sculptures explore the human body as the threshold between spirit and matter,

emotion and intellect, vulnerability and strength.

The talk will include a live demonstration by Luicanne which will give some insight into the concepts underlying her work and the complex processes involved in the creation of a bronze sculpture. There will also be an opportunity to meet the artist.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Gallery Different, 14 Percy St, London, United Kingdom