Laurent Sorel
A Dialogue Between ErasBorn in 1967, Laurent Sorel has cultivated a visual language that serves as a bridge between historical mastery and the pulse of modern life. Working from his studio in Lyon, France, Sorel achieves a profound chromatic harmony by adapting the flat composition and refined line traditions of classical aesthetics into contemporary forms. His practice is deeply rooted in the soul of Ukiyo-e inspired art, where he uti…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Laurent Sorel's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Laurent Sorel's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
