Items Similar to New Modern Way of Life
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12
René LalondeNew Modern Way of Life2022
2022
About the Item
New Modern Way of Life is a digital pigment print on paper, image size 20 x 20 inches and framed in a contemporary light wood frame. Signed 'RENÉ LALONDE' lower right and annotated lower left. Numbered XCVIII/C from the edition of 325 (there were also 195 Arabic, 25 AP and 5 HC, all on canvas).
It is difficult to categorize the vibrant, luminous, and delightful work of René Lalonde, an art that he himself referred to as ‘New Modern Art’ and which was rooted in many other traditions from American Modernists like Thomas Hart Benton and Charles Sheeler to the psychedelia of Peter Max and most importantly the infused and magical light of Maxfield Parrish. Lalonde’s world was strongly influenced by his ‘monastery-like’ time in boarding school from the ages of 6 – 12. There, he was forced to imagine the outside world and thus developed a vivid imagination as well as what he described as an ‘inner peace’ that held throughout his life. Additionally, he was profoundly affected by the revolutionary events in the music world of the sixties, beginning with the Beatles and the British Invasion, and evolving into the psychedelic culture of the late sixties and seventies.
His mature style, developed throughout the eighties and nineties shows influences from fauvism and surrealism in addition to the artists mentioned above, and yet, Lalonde’s art is always uniquely his own, not belonging to any of these art movements. That unique vision has drawn collectors for decades to artworks that express an indelible ‘je ne sais quoi’ – fascinating, strange, intriguing, and somehow emotionally satisfying. Lalonde gives us odd and enchanting still lifes, intimate interiors, fantastical exteriors and landscapes, and always a masterful blend of vivid colors and unusual shapes. Ordinary objects, landscapes, or architecture through Lalonde’s paintbrush always metamorphosize into extraordinary visions. Welcome to the world of René Lalonde!
- Creator:René Lalonde (1950 - 2023, Canadian)
- Creation Year:2022
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Greenwich, CT
- Reference Number:
René Lalonde
Blending the traditions of surrealism, cubism, and Fauvism, the artwork of René Lalonde approaches us with both the emotional force of vivid and unusual color and the simplicity of flattened out planes, bringing the everyday to life with extraordinary intensity. Though his artworks are vibrant and intense, they somehow project a sense of calm, serenity, and at times easygoing buoyancy, leaving us wondering as to the nature of this paradoxical effect. Lalonde was born in Montreal in 1950, the oldest of four children in a working-class family. He was drawn to the arts at an early age and bought his first serious set of paints, brushes, and canvases at age 12. He proved to be graced with a rich imagination, which flourished during his time spent at boarding school, a confining though ultimately inspiring environment. As the tumultuous 1960s unfolded, Lalonde was swept up in the excitement of rock and roll, the Beatles, and what was to become known as the “British Invasion.” The artistic movements spawned in the psychedelic revolution particularly drew Lalonde, leading him to the works of surrealists like Magritte, Dali and Ernst as he explored his own creative drive. Traces of this influence can be seen in the paradoxical effect of Lalonde’s works and the sometimes-startling juxtapositions of objects and elements. Lalonde also admired Warhol and Lichtenstein’s work as we can see in his focus on everyday subjects. Peter Max’s psychedelic posters, all the rage during his teens, ultimately influenced his later-developed fauvist approach with an at-times acid range of color values. Lalonde began to create and sell his own paintings and in 1967 was invited to present his work at a Montreal gallery— his first solo exhibition. It was a resounding success, encouraging him to continue with his artistic development. At the age of 19, he was admitted into L’Ecole du Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal, a school attached to The Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. He anticipated learning new techniques and new art forms but left after a year, disillusioned by the way the courses were conducted. Instead, he continued to paint for himself and began working with an art book publisher. There he discovered Picasso’s late Cubism, with its more recognizable forms, and the color and infused light of Parrish and Chagall. To date, his career includes over 175 solo exhibits worldwide.
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 1975
1stDibs seller since 2023
16 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 2 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: San Fernando, CA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Dance to the Music of Time 10By Brad FaineLocated in Greenwich, CTDance to the Music of Time 10 is one of a series of 12 unique color variations of this title. The digital pigment print with diamond dust on...Category
2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
MaterialsCanvas, Digital Pigment
- Mere Daubers 6By Brad FaineLocated in Greenwich, CTMere Daubers 6 is one of a series of 12 unique color variations of this title. The digital pigment print with diamond dust on canvas is signed and titled on the verso, and framed in ...Category
2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
MaterialsDigital Pigment, Canvas
- Concert on the Roof, 2018By Liudmila KondakovaLocated in Greenwich, CTConcert on the Roof is an archival digital pigment print on canvas, 24 x 48" canvas size, signed ‘Kondakova’ in the right corner and numbered in the left corner. Framed in a contempo...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
MaterialsDigital Pigment, Canvas
- Haring Cube, 2022By Philippe BerthoLocated in Greenwich, CTHaring Cube is a archival pigment print on canvas, 36.25 x 28.75," by the award-winning Kolibri Art Studio, signed lower right 'Bertho' and numbered lower...Category
2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
MaterialsDigital Pigment, Canvas
- Seven by Seven 5, 2018By Brad FaineLocated in Greenwich, CTSeven by Seven 5 is one of a series of 13 unique color variations of this title. The digital pigment print with diamond dust on canvas is signed and titled on the verso, and framed i...Category
2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
MaterialsDigital Pigment, Canvas
- Winter of Discontent 9 (The Four Seasons)By Brad FaineLocated in Greenwich, CTWinter of Discontent 9 is one of a series of 12 unique color variations of this title. The digital pigment print with diamond dust on canvas is signed and titled on the verso, and fr...Category
2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
MaterialsCanvas, Digital Pigment
You May Also Like
- Anaïs- 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Pigment Print, PortraitBy Ger DoorninkLocated in Barcelona, CataloniaEdition of 50 Ger Doornink's limited editions are based on a high resolution scan of the original artwork. They are printed on archival Hahnemühle German Etching paper. This techniq...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Prints
MaterialsHandmade Paper, Laid Paper, Digital Pigment
- Solis - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Pigment Print, PortraitBy Ger DoorninkLocated in Barcelona, CataloniaEdition of 50 Ger Doornink's limited editions are based on a high resolution scan of the original artwork. They are printed on archival Hahnemühle German Etching paper. This techniq...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Prints
MaterialsDigital Pigment, Handmade Paper, Laid Paper
- Tyler Shields - Ferrari Mechanic, Photography 2022, Printed AfterBy Tyler ShieldsLocated in Greenwich, CTSeries: Indulgence Chromogenic Print on Kodak Endura Luster Paper Editions of 3 + 2 AP Available Sizes: 20" x 16" 30" x 24" 40" x 32" 60" x 48" 72" x 57" 84" x 67" Tyler S...Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
MaterialsLuster, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment, D...
- Tyler Shields - Ferrari on Fire, Photography 2022, Printed AfterBy Tyler ShieldsLocated in Greenwich, CTSeries: Indulgence Chromogenic Print on Kodak Endura Luster Paper Editions of 3 + 2 AP Available Sizes: 20" x 30" 28" x 40" 40" x 60" 48" x 72" 56" x 84" I always loved the red ...Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
MaterialsArchival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Pigment, Digital Pigment
- Tyler Shields - Way to the Heart, Photography 2015, Printed AfterBy Tyler ShieldsLocated in Greenwich, CTSeries: Mouths Chromogenic Print on Kodak Endura Luster Paper All available sizes and editions: 30" x 30" 45" x 45" 60" x 60" 70" x 70" Editions of 3 + 2 Artist Proofs Tyler Shields...Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
MaterialsLuster, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Digital, Inkjet, Ar...
- Tyler Shields - Confession II, Photography 2014, Printed AfterBy Tyler ShieldsLocated in Greenwich, CTSeries: Provocateur Chromogenic Print on Kodak Endura Luster Paper All available sizes and editions: 22.5" × 30" 45" × 60" 56" × 72" 63" x 84" Editions of 3 + 2 Artist Proofs Tyler...Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
MaterialsLuster, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Pigment, Archival P...
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Ap Watch Hold
Canetti Group
Dry Tortugas
Michel Delacroix Bicycles
Fabric Cheyenne
Stefano Cusumano
Salvador Dali Sketches
Blueprint Pop Art
Elephant Ted
Small 1920s Drawing
Barbara A Wood Signed Prints
Signed Limited Edition Lichtenstein Andy Warhol
Jacquette Yvonne
Dried Reef
Italian White Salad Bowl
St Petersburg Glassworks
Basquiat Art Print
Arizona Lithograph