ABOUT
Robert le Héros Art was born in 2019, in a painting studio in Rio de Janeiro, fueled by the desire to present a new poetic and colorful artistic work.
For 15 years, Laurent Gélis has lived between Paris and Rio.
He runs the Robert le Heros brand, a biased brand that illuminates our homes with unique color ranges and generous graphics.
In all his activities, the artistic approach is at the forefront. The idea of timelessness too.
He wants to show his love of Brazil, its different territories and the desire to share his emotions. He likes to notice the beauty in simple things.
Laurent Gelis offers a beautiful journey through a particular look that allows us to « see what we don’t see ».
The shots feed a graphic work composed of simple lines and colored masses.
He takes great care to construct color ranges identified during his long observation sessions. The choice is made from an inventory of colors collected through photos, samples of materials collected, and second-hand objects.
The viewer sensitive to images of Brazil can project himself as he wishes by discovering these radiant masses, these magical architectures, these poetic landscapes.
« By receiving the energy and strength of these paintings, everyone then takes the journey they want and it is for my greatest happiness »
BIOGRAPHY
1968
Laurent Gelis, born in Toulouse, France
1989
Creation of the Robert le Heros brand
2001
Laurent Gelis becomes creative director of Robert le Heros
2019
Opening of the Robert le Heros ART workshop, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2021
Opening of the Robert le Heros Art workshop, Paris, France
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2020
M Gallery, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2021
Galerie Laure Roynette, Paris 4, France
2023
Galerie Envie d’Art, Paris 8, France
2024
Galerie 20 Thorigny, Paris 4, France
2024
BUCHERER, Paris 9, France
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2015
Galerie Joyce Ma, Tokyo, Japan, « unique piece » exhibition
2018
Takashimaya, New York, USA, Felt exibition
2023
Affordable Art Fair London, Amsterdam, Hamburg.
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Ministry of Culture, Paris, France
Museum La piscine, Roubaix, France
Mate Museo by Mario Testino, Lima, Peru