Pascal Lagesse
Mauritian Artist
Mauritius reimagined in bold colour and patterns. Discover my "Zafer style" vision of the world
I'm a painter born and based in Mauritius. In 2003, I created my own painting style to reinterpret my island through colour and pattern, using spirals, dots, lines and circles to turn familiar scenes into something luminous and hopeful. I paint positivity on canvas.
Get to Know me
I was born in Mauritius on 7 August 1968, into a family that sparked my passion for art early on. My parents were my first and most passionate supporters.
I am a Mauritian artist whose work is defined by a vibrant and distinctive style. I create paintings that combine bold geometric forms with realistic perspective, giving my compositions a dynamic, almost architectural quality...
My Last Blog Article
The Zafer Style in Mauritian Classrooms
Some of the things that have touched me most as a painter have nothing to do with sales or galleries. One of them has been discovering that the Zafer Style has found its way into Mauritian classrooms. I was speechless when the Mauritius Institute of Education asked me whether I had any objection to being featured in the school art program. Since 2017...
My studio/gallery
In the heart of Curepipe, my painting studio stands as my personal sanctuary of creativity. I have set up a small gallery where visitors can discover my art and where I can share my love of painting with them.
Visits only by appointment.