Objects as much as images, Francois Lacasse's paintings allude to abstract expressionism as developed in the 1950's and are characterized by a material and technical investment in color. The
Montreal based artist's major preoccupations concern the formal character of abstract painting, a movement in which he has been a major contender on both the Canadian and Quebecois artistic
scenes for twenty years. His research on paint's plasticity and the optical effects of color have been developed using rigorous experimental and observational protocols. This thoroughly
illustrated monograph provides a global perspective of the artist's career. Francois Lacasse is recognized by collectors in both the private and public sectors.
