Jerome Lagarrigue grew up in Paris, France, where he was immersed in an artistic and creative environment. Lucian Freud’s paintings influenced him to become a painter. He now lives and works in New York City.
“I adored the risks he would take in painting figures. There was a level of intensity that felt contemporary and modern. The paint application was something I’d never seen before. It was thick and deeply psychological,” he said.
Lagarrigue added that Freud was always in the back of his head, and his work triggered the desire to explore painting while he was in college.
Growing up in Paris was quite enjoyable for him, and he spent a lot of time biking through the beautiful city of Paris. “I could see that it was a culture rich and gorgeous place. During the day, or night, I discovered the architecture, sculptures, the history and uniqueness of it all,” he added.
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