High Artist Spotlight: Lescot Nakamichi

Lescot Nakamichi is an award-winning Franco-German artist and ghost-designer who has been working all over the world for many global design, movie, and entertainment companies. This included Pixar and Disney as well as many automotive and fashion brands. He never lost his love for painting and drawing and started in his teens to design stickers and paste-ups in Paris. Being in love with the oceans and free diving since childhood, his art often reflects a special variety of transparent layers, mixed with bold shapes and clear lines.
We recently caught up with Lescot after High Art 2022 to learn more about his most recent inspirations:
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Where do you find your creative inspiration?
The clouds, the sea, dreams, people, street life, coffebars all over the world.
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Why do you do what you do?
I have to. You cannot stop a well with your hands.
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What art/artist do you most identify with?
Albrecht Duerer, StreetArt,
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What themes do you pursue the most?
Strong Women and creatures in dreamlike but bold settings
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What role does an artist have in society?
We should show the world there is more than bots and algorithms.
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What is your artistic outlook on life?
There is always hope.
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What advice would you give to your younger self?
Don’t believe in others, believe in yourself.
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Do you listen to music while you are creating? If yes, tell us your favorite song and artist.
Jamiroquai, Cosmic Girl.
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What's the best thing about being an artist?
The feeling to do the right thing at the right place.
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What is your dream project?
To create an installation with water, light and projection in front of Nôtre Dame in Paris
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