Gérard Thon (b. 1939), known as Primo Fugitivo. - Lot 416

Gérard Thon (b. 1939), known as Primo Fugitivo. "Composition. Oil on canvas and gold powder. Signed lower right. Dimensions: 75 x 115 cm Gérard Thon is a French artist known for his paintings and sculptures. He specializes in gestural abstract painting, where colors explode and interact with each other in an energetic, turbulent way. Thon's works often feature vibrant bursts of color and dynamic brushstrokes. He also creates sculptures in bronze or terracotta, which take the form of masks, portraits and curved volumes. In addition to painting and sculpture, Thon has also worked in glass, creating a number of stained-glass windows. Thon's artistic journey began at an early age, when he discovered his passion for art by watching his father paint in the basement of the family home. He pursued his passion by becoming a drawing teacher at various institutions, including a high school in Sedan and the École des Beaux-Arts in Nancy. Consultant : Mr. Robert Leterrier