Jérôme Rasto
Medieval art by Jérôme Rasto
Jérôme Rasto creates landscapes where reality merges with illusion. La Flashe allows him to fully express his creativity on themes that are dear to him: nature, stained glass, buildings and animals.
Jérôme Rasto
Jérôme Rasto was introduced to painting by his father, a decorative painter.
His story begins with the discovery, as a child, of books such as "Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry." The drawings, figures, buildings, animals... the decorative aspect of illumination, and especially its symbols, left a lasting impression on him.
Stained glass, which fascinates him, influences the thickness of his lines, his play on transparency, and his colors. After a brief stint at the Arts Déco (ENAD) in Limoges, he continued to paint in his studio before starting to work in the street seven years ago. He paints on a variety of media, including canvases, walls, and bulky objects, creating a world that blends medieval iconography with more contemporary references, such as the video games of his childhood.
La vitrine Charbonnel par Jérôme Rasto
To mark the long-awaited reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, Lefranc Bourgeois has given artist Jérôme Rasto carte blanche to paint with Flashe on the windows of the Charbonnel boutique. The result is a dialogue with the Cathedral's stained glass windows.
Jérôme Rasto focuses particularly on strong elements such as the Libra, a symbol of justice and harmony, which for him embodies the need for balance between past and present in the process of rebuilding Notre-Dame. The figure of Mary appears in his work in dialogue with other motifs. The choice of materials and techniques is also a tribute to traditional know-how. Jérôme uses Flashe Lefranc Bourgeois, a paint prized for its unique matt finish, which recalls medieval frescoes while capturing the luminosity of stained glass. For him, this paint is a personal link with his past, as his father once used it for decorations. Today, he uses this material to superimpose thin layers, recreating the play of light in the stained glass windows while retaining the matt appearance of the old frescoes.
La vitrine Charbonnel par Jérôme Rasto
To mark the long-awaited reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, Lefranc Bourgeois has given artist Jérôme Rasto carte blanche to paint with Flashe on the windows of the Charbonnel boutique. The result is a dialogue with the Cathedral's stained glass windows.
Jérôme Rasto focuses particularly on strong elements such as the Libra, a symbol of justice and harmony, which for him embodies the need for balance between past and present in the process of rebuilding Notre-Dame. The figure of Mary appears in his work in dialogue with other motifs. The choice of materials and techniques is also a tribute to traditional know-how. Jérôme uses Flashe Lefranc Bourgeois, a paint prized for its unique matt finish, which recalls medieval frescoes while capturing the luminosity of stained glass. For him, this paint is a personal link with his past, as his father once used it for decorations. Today, he uses this material to superimpose thin layers, recreating the play of light in the stained glass windows while retaining the matt appearance of the old frescoes.
La vitrine Charbonnel par Jérôme Rasto
To mark the long-awaited reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, Lefranc Bourgeois has given artist Jérôme Rasto carte blanche to paint with Flashe on the windows of the Charbonnel boutique. The result is a dialogue with the Cathedral's stained glass windows.
Jérôme Rasto focuses particularly on strong elements such as the Libra, a symbol of justice and harmony, which for him embodies the need for balance between past and present in the process of rebuilding Notre-Dame. The figure of Mary appears in his work in dialogue with other motifs. The choice of materials and techniques is also a tribute to traditional know-how. Jérôme uses Flashe Lefranc Bourgeois, a paint prized for its unique matt finish, which recalls medieval frescoes while capturing the luminosity of stained glass. For him, this paint is a personal link with his past, as his father once used it for decorations. Today, he uses this material to superimpose thin layers, recreating the play of light in the stained glass windows while retaining the matt appearance of the old frescoes.
La vitrine Charbonnel par Jérôme Rasto
To mark the long-awaited reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, Lefranc Bourgeois has given artist Jérôme Rasto carte blanche to paint with Flashe on the windows of the Charbonnel boutique. The result is a dialogue with the Cathedral's stained glass windows.
Jérôme Rasto focuses particularly on strong elements such as the Libra, a symbol of justice and harmony, which for him embodies the need for balance between past and present in the process of rebuilding Notre-Dame. The figure of Mary appears in his work in dialogue with other motifs. The choice of materials and techniques is also a tribute to traditional know-how. Jérôme uses Flashe Lefranc Bourgeois, a paint prized for its unique matt finish, which recalls medieval frescoes while capturing the luminosity of stained glass. For him, this paint is a personal link with his past, as his father once used it for decorations. Today, he uses this material to superimpose thin layers, recreating the play of light in the stained glass windows while retaining the matt appearance of the old frescoes.
La vitrine Charbonnel par Jérôme Rasto
To mark the long-awaited reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, Lefranc Bourgeois has given artist Jérôme Rasto carte blanche to paint with Flashe on the windows of the Charbonnel boutique. The result is a dialogue with the Cathedral's stained glass windows.
Jérôme Rasto focuses particularly on strong elements such as the Libra, a symbol of justice and harmony, which for him embodies the need for balance between past and present in the process of rebuilding Notre-Dame. The figure of Mary appears in his work in dialogue with other motifs. The choice of materials and techniques is also a tribute to traditional know-how. Jérôme uses Flashe Lefranc Bourgeois, a paint prized for its unique matt finish, which recalls medieval frescoes while capturing the luminosity of stained glass. For him, this paint is a personal link with his past, as his father once used it for decorations. Today, he uses this material to superimpose thin layers, recreating the play of light in the stained glass windows while retaining the matt appearance of the old frescoes.
La vitrine Charbonnel par Jérôme Rasto
To mark the long-awaited reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, Lefranc Bourgeois has given artist Jérôme Rasto carte blanche to paint with Flashe on the windows of the Charbonnel boutique. The result is a dialogue with the Cathedral's stained glass windows.
Jérôme Rasto focuses particularly on strong elements such as the Libra, a symbol of justice and harmony, which for him embodies the need for balance between past and present in the process of rebuilding Notre-Dame. The figure of Mary appears in his work in dialogue with other motifs. The choice of materials and techniques is also a tribute to traditional know-how. Jérôme uses Flashe Lefranc Bourgeois, a paint prized for its unique matt finish, which recalls medieval frescoes while capturing the luminosity of stained glass. For him, this paint is a personal link with his past, as his father once used it for decorations. Today, he uses this material to superimpose thin layers, recreating the play of light in the stained glass windows while retaining the matt appearance of the old frescoes.
Du théâtre aux toiles
It was in 1954 that Lefranc Bourgeois developed Flashe, the first vinyl paint and alternative to traditional art materials, initially designed for theatre and opera sets. It quickly became iconic with emblematic artists such as Vasarely and Niki de Saint Phalle for the intensity of its pigments, its matte finish and its coverage.
Jérôme uses Flashe by Lefranc Bourgeois, a paint appreciated for its unique matte finish, which recalls medieval frescoes while capturing the luminosity of stained-glass windows. For him, this paint is a personal link with his past, as his father once used it for decorations. Today, he uses this material to superimpose thin layers, recreating the play of light in stained-glass windows while retaining the matt appearance of ancient frescoes. He is particularly fond of fluorescent colours, to bring out the vivacity of each nuance
NOTRE DAME ON ZINC
Artist Corinne Lepeytre passionately explores the architecture of Notre-Dame de Paris, capturing its luminous subtleties using the aquatint technique. Using Charbonnel ink, she creates black-and-white etchings that reveal architectural details such as rose windows and gargoyles. Inspired by masters such as Piranèse, she offers us a contemporary take on this iconic monument. To celebrate the reopening of Notre-Dame, Corinne has produced a brand new series of engravings, testifying to the grandeur of the cathedral.
