PIERRE SOULAGES 1919-2022
Pierre Soulages (1919–2022) was a French painter, known for his mastery of the color black and his innovative exploration of light. Nicknamed "the painter of black," Soulages developed a unique body of work where black, far from being a dark color, became a full expression in its own right. Through textures, reliefs, and play with light, he transformed the canvas into a living surface that captured and reflected light dynamically. His work evolved from geometric abstraction to more gestural and intuitive pieces, influenced by the Art Informel movement. Soulages had a major influence on contemporary art, with his works exhibited in prestigious museums worldwide. His revolutionary approach to black continues to shape the history of art.
Pierre Soulages is a major 20th-century abstract artist, exhibited at the Hélène Bailly gallery.
Pierre Soulages (1919-2022) was a French painter renowned for his mastery of the colour black and his innovative research into light. Nicknamed ‘the painter of black’, Soulages developed a unique body of work in which black, far from being a sombre colour, became a means of expression in its own right. Through textures, reliefs and the play of light, he transformed the canvas into a living surface that captures light and reflects it dynamically. His work evolved from geometric abstraction to more gestural and intuitive works, influenced by Art informel. Soulages has had a major influence on contemporary art, and his works have been exhibited in prestigious museums around the world. His revolutionary approach to black continues to leave its mark on the history of art.
