About
Born in Paris 1960 and now living in Bristol, England. Sculpture is in Lucianne Lassalle’s DNA. She grew up in a bohemian artistic environment, her mother was a potter, her father a painter.
The human form has always been Lucianne’s passion. For her it holds endless possibilities albeit just as pure sculptural form or as a socio-political reflection or comment.
Living in Bristol has had a huge impact on Lucianne’s recent work, streaming a flow of urban realities, particularly reflecting the street culture in the city today. Leading her investigation into the vulnerabilities and vibrancy of human nature, urban myths are grafted on to the archetypes of ancient Abrahamic and Greco/Roman mythologies.
Lucianne works predominantly from the life model. Creating pieces on all scales; from 15cm to 2 meters. She works initially in clay, the sculpture is then cast into limited editions of Bronze or various resins.
“I see the human form as an interface between the mental, emotional and spiritual processes inside and the external manifestation of these ‘states’ in the outside world. I am fascinated by the complexity of the human experience. This is what compels and inspires me to make sculpture”
— Lucianne Lassalle.
Lucianne Lassalle has exhibited globally at Art Fairs and private galleries. She is currently represented by several galleries in the UK including Gallery Different, Gallery By The Lakes and The Hidden Gallery. Recent projects include creating ‘the angel’ given to the bereaved families who have lost a loved one to covid whilst working in the NHS
Snap shot of making ‘Tom’ - The First Disgrace’ and ‘Miss Aligned’ at the foundry
Sketching out the form in clay for Breakdancing Icarus II
Working on the feet for Breakdancing II
“Lucianne is one of the best figurative sculptors in the UK”
– Benny Higgins – Chairman of the National Galleries of Scotland
“The tension, movement and sheer life in the craft of Lucianne Lassalle gives a feeling of anticipation that asks a question of you every time you see it.”
—Jeff Pirie
“Some of the work subtly ‘has a go’ at male machismo while simultaneously paying tribute to the whole classical culture that was largely their (male) invention”
— Howard Male
“Icarus is interesting/beautiful from any angle. This quality is very unusual. Most figures need to be seen from one or two sides.. I have now re-positioned him to the centre of the round glass table in the middle if my living room”
— Patrick Alan
You sure don't need another adulatory update from me on my favourite chum. But - I have just given him a spring polish - simply an excuse to get intimate with him again, and to appreciate the jaw-dropping beauty of muscle and sinews close up. My joy in the guy renews itself daily. Can't tell you how much he impacts on my life. Profound thanks once again.
— Klaus Heinrich
You do really extraordinary and outstanding work Lucianne. Nearly every image of your work pins me to several minutes of astonishment. A very rare talent.
Irwan
The armature for Breakdancing Icarus II
The making of ‘Icarus’