

BIOGRAPHIE
Roger SURAUD was born on October 31, 1938, in Saint-Étienne and passed away in 2016.
The son and grandson of sculptors, he initially chose a different path, pursuing architecture. He won the first prize in architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts for two consecutive years. However, he eventually gave in to his true passion: painting.
Starting in 1964, Roger Suraud exhibited his works in various European art salons. A leading figure of *philosophical painting*, he is considered one of the great masters of his time. His work explores the eternal relationship between humanity and creation, inviting both reverie and contemplation. His powerful and romantic canvases portray humanity through its artistic, cultural, and spiritual history, reinterpreting civilization in all its grandeur and excess.
Suraud often revisited 18th-century Venice, rich in artistic heritage and exuberance. His compositions frequently include festive references, such as dance scenes and masked figures. Architectural elements inspired by Pietro Longhi, such as the majestic Santa Maria della Salute and the Gothic style of the Doge’s Palace, are recurring motifs. Music also holds a significant place in his work, symbolized by instruments and portraits of composers.
In his paintings, Suraud brings together iconic references such as the Palais Garnier opera house, the Sleeping Ariadne of the Belvedere, sculptures by François Rude, and paintings by Canaletto. His approach to composition oscillates between Rococo-style structures with multiple layers and fragmented perspectives reminiscent of Cubism. In his quest for visual alchemy, Roger Suraud transforms his works into true journeys through time, aligning with the spirit of the Symbolists, for whom art consists of “clothing an idea in a tangible form.”
Today, his paintings are part of numerous private collections worldwide – in Europe, Asia, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Canada – and are exclusively represented by MARCIANO galleries.