Pascal Lagesse
Mauritian Artist
Mauritius reimagined in bold colour and patterns. Discover my "Zafer style" vision of the world
I'm a painter born and based in Mauritius. In 2003, I created my own painting style to reinterpret my island through colour and pattern, using spirals, dots, lines and circles to turn familiar scenes into something luminous and hopeful. I paint positivity on canvas.
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Discover my journey as a painter and the story of the Zafer style. Download my portfolio in English or French.
Découvrez mon parcours de peintre et l'histoire du style Zafer. Téléchargez mon portfolio en français ou en anglais.
Get to Know me
I was born in Mauritius on 7 August 1968, into a family that sparked my passion for art early on. My parents were my first and most passionate supporters.
I am a Mauritian artist whose work is defined by a vibrant and distinctive style. I create paintings that combine bold geometric forms with realistic perspective, giving my compositions a dynamic, almost architectural quality...
My Last Blog Article
Dreams, Dread and Promises Low Days Must Keep
An exhibition opening lasts about three hours. On the calendar, it looks like a small square, one evening among many. For me, that square has edges that spill far beyond it. I have written before about the months of preparation and worry that come before a show. This time I want to talk about what people never see: what happens to me while I am standing in the room, and what happens afterwards, once everyone has gone home...
My studio/gallery
In the heart of Curepipe, my painting studio stands as my personal sanctuary of creativity. I have set up a small gallery where visitors can discover my art and where I can share my love of painting with them.
Visits only by appointment.