[8.54..MAURITIUS] Passion Triggers Art with Pascal Lagesse

WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY

54Lights touches down in the beautiful nation of Mauritius for this light-hearted and light-filled conversation with Pascal Lagesse. Pascal joined us virtually from his homeland where he has been working as a visual arts professional for over two decades. A prolific painter who’s refined his skills and signature in a way that’s unmistakable and definitely formidable.

Over the pandemic, Pascal introduced the Zafer style of painting…one grounded in vibrant colour, infused with local staples like the Dodo bird, and also pulls from regional influences like traditional African masks. All of these are what helps make Pascal’s work thrive and flourish. Along with illuminating us on these inspirations from his work, Pascal also shared how his parents, people who’s professional pathways were in finance and accounting, allowed him the space to pursue his love of the arts. And finally, Pascal shared how his work has helped him cobat bouts of depression. His openness and candor belying a vulnerability and strength that’s unique and impressive.

LISTEN AND LEARN… our Key Takeaways from the Show

·     Pascal Lagesse is a natural artist who is comfortable writing, painting, acting and even behind the lens taking photos

·     Our guest councils parents to encourage children and youth to pursue the arts as today more than ever, the arts and design in particular, informs so much of our world

·     Kondwani and Pascal may or may not be considering launching Mauriwood… to rival Holly/Bolly/Nolly-wood

·     The Zafer style, used in many of Pascal’s most recent works, was born after a visit to Amsterdam

QUOTABLES

6:00 Everything around us has been designed and created by someone. Art is not only in paintings but can be seen everywhere

27:00 All the fun is in the making…the creation process

FIND AND FOLLOW PASCAL LAGESSE

Our guest – contact Pascal Lagesse on Instagram at @pascallagesseart or visit his website – www.pascallagesse.com

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