Cultural identity has
been a cornerstone of Leroux’s art and life experience since childhood. His
residencies in Europe, Africa and Asia have had a profound impact on both his artistic
sensibilities and his perception of self. As such, Leroux can be considered the
consummate expatriate, seeking refuge in foreign cultures while at the same time taking on
new cultural personas.
By personally absorbing these cultures, Leroux
introduces a host of inventive images and motifs in his works. The paintings
featured here were created in France and California, and often depict his reaction to
modernity, while maintaining his use of traditional Asian materials and techniques. |
For over seven years
Leroux made Hanoi, Vietnam his home. Integral to a budding art scene there, he is
known as a principal artist at the influential Salon Natasha gallery. Inspired by
traditional Vietnamese paintings he has mastered the use of space, calligraphic techniques
and acrylic washes to build up layers of textures as a backdrop to his stories.
Leroux has exhibited widely in Asia, including
numerous solo shows at Salon Natasha in Vietnam. He has also been featured in
France, Australia and the USA. In addition to exhibitions, his works have been
featured in several catalogs including Crosscurrents, Spirit of Hanoi and
Paris-Hanoi-Saigon. He has also participated in artist performances in Hanoi with
peer artists such as Truong Tan. |
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