2024
Laurent Proneur — a French-born American painter and well-known street artist — describes his paintings and other works as a “neoteric experiment in fine art graffiti.” Raised in a family of circus performers, the visual artist and music producer has been surrounded by creativity since he was a child.
Proneur trained as an acrobat and juggler prior to his teenage years, so that he might join his family members as they traveled to perform in circuses all over Europe. It wasn’t long before Proneur would discover graffiti on the streets of Paris.
Proneur eventually adopted the subversive art form as a way for him to express himself and during the mid-1980s began tagging alongside widely known street artists such as Jonone 156 and Futura 2000 — names he cites as influences today alongside the likes of Jackson Pollock and Pablo Picasso. As street art has long been part of the hip hop culture in the United States, rap music and production also became integral to Proneur’s life. During the 1990s, he established an independent production company, wrote and produced songs for himself and other artists, and worked with labels such as Sony and BMG.
Proneur continued to create works of street art over the years, gaining recognition among the other active artists in France and earning acclaim in a book published by Paris Tonkar magazine, a publication that covers street art in Europe. He studied at the Beaux-Arts de Paris for three years and now works out of his studio in Los Angeles, California.
In 2017, Proneur collaborated with the German bicycle company Haibike to help raise funds for the youth mountain biking programs of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association. The artist has had group and solo exhibitions at Gallery Montaigne, Terrell Moore Gallery, Maison de la Culture Paris and more.
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The Weight of Silence, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
A figure dissolved into shadow and movement, carrying unspoken thoughts within layers of bruised blues and fractured light. The painting feels heavy yet alive—an inner presence sus...
Oil
Split silence, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
This is a striking and emotionally charged piece that feels like a portrait caught between two worlds. The right side of the canvas bursts with chaotic, layered energy, a storm of...
Oil
Portrait of a worry man, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
In a world of shadows, the worry man roams, Counting each doubt like stones on his bones. With furrowed brow and a heart in a bind, He frets over futures, leaving peace behind. ...
Oil
Puni, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
A child leans close, pencil in hand, Dreams unfolding, unplanned. On the table, a world takes shape, Clouds, a sun, a hero's cape. Whispers of wonder, quiet and small— A fleet...
Oil
la femme leader, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
She speaks, and mountains lean to listen. Grace in her stride, fire in her spine— a storm when needed, a shelter by choice. She leads not to follow, but to lift. A compass ...
Oil
The Silent Roar, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
A face emerging from darkness through explosive layers of color and gesture. The painting captures an inner cry—raw, luminous, and unresolved—where chaos and tenderness collide, ...
Oil
Picture of a Zombie, Original Oil on Canvas, Signed, 61.5 x 46.12 in
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Aventura, FL
Original oil paint on canvas. Hand signed lower front by Laurent Proneur. Painting is stretched and ready to hang. Canvas size 61.5 x 46.12 x 2 inches. Artwork is in excellent con...
Canvas, Oil
Large Abstract Expressionist Portrait Oil Painting on Linen Canvas
By André François van Vuuren
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, abstracted portrait oil painting on stretched Belgian linen canvas, with dark blue, beige and light pink tones. Ready to hang. Framing options available on request - send u...
Linen, Oil
Portrait Contemporary Art Avant- Garde Original Painting Ready to Hang
By Ara Tevkantz
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Large size Contemporary Art Avant- Garde Original Acrylic Painting Ready to Hang Artist: Ara Tevkantz Title: Portrait Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Year: 1990 Style: Abstract Art, Avant-...
Silk, Oil
Le Comte "The Count"
By Massimo Damico
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Le Comte “The Count” - This artwork depicts the 19th century poet, Lucien Ducasse, also known as Comte de Lautremont. After being enthralled by the literary work “Le chants de Maldoror” in one night, the artist dreamt of the poets face and was compelled to bring it to life on canvas. The portrait has a classic setting as “Mezzo Busto”, or half bust, and exudes timeless sophistication through the bold use of color and dense oils, creating a three-dimensional effect and giving immense life to the character. ABOUT THE ARTIST - Massimo Damico...
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Board
Chinese Contemporary Art by Renjie Gao - Portrait No 93
By Renjie Gao
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Renjie Gao or Jean-Michel Gao is a Chinese artist born in 1994 in Inner Mongolia. He is a member of New York Hudson Artists Association based in US. He lives & works i...
Canvas, Oil
Mixed Media Painting titled “An Apology” 60 x 74
By Scott Harper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
BORN JULY 31, 1979 IN NEW JERSEY, USA CURRENTLY LIVES AND WORKS IN WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA BIO: As an artist based in the vibrant community of West Palm Beach, my work is an explor...
Oil, Acrylic
