Marie-Laure Mallet shares two significant traits with Olivier de Cayron: she is one of Europe’s preeminent colorists, and she also works in close connection with photography. Both artists belong to the “Transfiguring” movement, standing as leaders in their respective forms of expression, each marked by an intellectually profound contemplation of the world around them.
To truly grasp the essence of her work, one must linger over the landscapes she recreates from the depths of her imagination. Whether evoking the realms of trains, ships, or other subjects, she erases the raw edges of reality to impose her poetic vision. It is up to each observer to inhabit her imaginative realm, but what remains indisputable is that contemporary art can celebrate the presence of such a qualitatively prolific artist. Working in series year after year, she consistently reshapes her creative output.
For those who, like me, have followed her journey over the years, it is clear that Marie-Laure Mallet finds her most potent expression in large formats or triptychs. Even in her smaller works, one often senses the effect of magnification—a timeless zoom brought to life through the vibrant hues and textures of her pictorial compositions.
Over time, her artistry has gained in intensity, making no compromises on aesthetics. Liberated from artistic constraints, her creations draw art lovers into a direct encounter with her creative thought process. It is often difficult to resist the urge to touch one of Marie-Laure’s works, as a profound communion arises between the piece and its viewer. Her mastery of light has grown ever more striking, adding a singular, sculptural dimension to her works. They exude a breath of romance and poetry—a culmination of years of relentless labor and an acute gaze upon the world.
Today, Marie-Laure’s works are available in the United States by special order. Here, her artistic brilliance continues to enchant new audiences.