En fuite 

Charles Lapicque’s painting, En fuite, is oil on canvas, a medium that has long been a staple of fine art. But look at how Lapicque applies the paint. Rather than blending his colors, he builds the composition from distinct blocks of pigment, creating a sense of movement and fluidity. His approach to painting, with its energetic application of paint, feels almost like a form of sculpting, the thick brushstrokes adding real texture to the surface. It is not necessarily about high art, rather about everyday life. Lapicque uses the medium of oil to challenge our conventional understanding of painting, asking us to appreciate the physical qualities of the paint itself. This emphasis on materials and making elevates painting beyond mere representation, highlighting the crucial role of materiality in the artistic process. So, next time you look at a painting, consider the materials and processes involved, and you might discover a whole new level of meaning in the work.