Talking Points: Lewis Rossignol
Can we make art without thinking?
Lewis Rossignol makes art “like jazz.” He draws fast and loose, making scrappy marks on the page using a variety of mediums all at once. At times his work appears to be a chaotic stream of consciousness, but through the splatters of ink and scribbles, figures, situations, and words begin to emerge, and a narrative takes shape.
Watch the videos below and use the following questions to discuss Lewis Rossignol’s methods and work.
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Lewis Rossignol is a fine artist who specialises in surrealist and experimental contemporary drawing and painting.
“I draw inspiration from all areas of life, including but not limited to, interesting people, architecture, music, and nature. Like many others from my generation (X), I also draw inspiration from pop culture, movies, and television, especially from the 80s and 90s, which should be apparent from my work.” – Lewis Rossignol
Rossignol has Tourette syndrome and finds that his tics disappear as he’s drawing, providing him with short bursts of relief everyday. Find out how sketching helps Rossignol to manoeuvre around Tourette syndrome here.
Explore more of Rossignol’s work on his TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube.
Grocer 14″ X 11″ by Lewis Rossignol
Pirates 14″ X 11″ by Lewis Rossignol
Pizzaria 14″ X 11″ by Lewis Rossignol
@lewisrossignol Replying to @michaels.boy thank you. Probably because I have done some album covers. #artprocess #albumart #tylerthecreator ♬ Rusty Cage – Johnny Cash
Questions to Ask Children
How would you describe the way the artist makes his marks?
Which materials and techniques does the artist use?
What do you like or dislike about the artwork and why?
How might you describe the pace of the artwork?
How does the artwork make you feel?