Pascal Lecocq: Feet in the Water, Head in the Sky and Clouds

Often nicknamed « The Painter of Blue », Pascal Lecocq has been, for over 35 years, the painter of divers above all. Who doesn’t recall his famous painting, La Corrida? He reveals his journey, from opera sets to a surreal universe where divers, marine animals, and everyday scenes meet. A world where imagination and ocean conservation are […]

Often nicknamed « The Painter of Blue », Pascal Lecocq has been, for over 35 years, the painter of divers above all. Who doesn’t recall his famous painting, La Corrida? He reveals his journey, from opera sets to a surreal universe where divers, marine animals, and everyday scenes meet. A world where imagination and ocean conservation are closely tied.

From Fontainebleau to Honfleur: an irresistible attraction to the sea

How did your connection with the marine world begin?

« I am the painter of divers, but ironically, I don’t dive! Born in Fontainebleau, far from the sea, I had ear problems at a young age that prevent me from fully enjoying the underwater world. Yet, I’ve always been drawn to the sea. That’s why I settled in Normandy, in Honfleur, where I opened my gallery in my twenties. My motto? « Feet in the water and head in the sky and clouds ». Venice, with its unique architectural beauty, is my city of heart; despite its decline, it remains an inexhaustible source of inspiration and I return as often as possible. »