Jean-Pierre Cassigneul
Western style painter
(French: Jean-Pierre Cassigneul, 13 July 1935 - )
Jean-Pierre Cassigneul was born 13 July 1935 in Paris, France, and is a painter and printmaker. Male.
Cassignol loved drawing from an early age, and in 1954 he enrolled at the Académie Charpentier, where he studied under Jean Sverbi, a professor at the Paris School of Fine Arts In 1952, he attracted attention when he held his first solo exhibition at the Galerie Lucie Clogg in Paris.
Cassignol's paintings are characterised by abstract forms and colours. Instead of painting realistic landscapes and figures, he sought to freely express the images that welled up from within him. As a result, he produced numerous works with a fantastic and mysterious atmosphere.
Cassignol also showed great talent for printmaking. He used a variety of techniques, including lithography, etching and mezzotint, to express his unique view of the world.
Cassignol has been highly acclaimed in Japan since his first solo exhibition there in 1969. His work has been exhibited in many museums and galleries in Japan and is much loved by many people.
Some of Cassignol's best-known works include.
'Swimming Cap No. 2'
The Sleeping Woman.
City on the Sea.
'Flock of Birds'
Fish in the Water.
Cassignol's work continues to fascinate with its original expression and beautiful colours.
