The Suspension of Time

Laurent has lived on Ile de Re for nearly 30 years and every day he tells himself how lucky he is - even in the cold of January. He has spent much of that time as an antiques dealer.

Today he devotes himself to his first true passion, painting, abstract painting to be specific. He seeks to express the invisible - what escapes us - the feeling of absence. He paints these with simple shapes, contrasting color and works works with numerous materials.

This autumn he and fellow artist, Muriel Evangelista, will open a new gallery in La Rochelle at 17 rue du Minage. They will continue exhibiting their work through galleries on the island.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

The suspension of time

What is your greatest extravagance?

Life

What is your current state of mind?

Always on alert 

When and where were you happiest?

Yesterday today and tomorrow 

Where would you most like to live?

Where I live... here on the island... or maybe Venice....

What is your most precious possession?

My memories

What do you like most about your friends?

Reliability 

Who is your fictional hero?

Marsupilami 

Who are your heroes in real life?

The beneficent and benevolent 

What is your motto in life?

Try, miss, try again, miss again, miss better - Samuel Beckett

What is your favorite smell?

Guerlain’s Habit Rouge

What smell do you associate with your fondest childhood memory?

The smell of pretzels 

Do you have secret place on Ile de Re?

A certain patch that is between the land and sea