Étienne Lécroart
Encyclopedia
Étienne Lécroart is a French cartoonist
. He is a founder and key member of Oubapo
association, Ouvroir de BAnde dessinée POtentielle. He has composed cartoons that could be read either horizontally, vertically, or in diagonal, et vice-versa. He plays also the sousaphone
, and participates in several musical bands.
Cartoonist
A cartoonist is a person who specializes in drawing cartoons. This work is usually humorous, mainly created for entertainment, political commentary or advertising...
. He is a founder and key member of Oubapo
Oubapo
OuBaPo is a comics movement which believes in the use of formal constraints to push the boundaries of the medium. OuBaPo is styled after the French literary movement Oulipo , founded by Raymond Queneau and Georges Perec...
association, Ouvroir de BAnde dessinée POtentielle. He has composed cartoons that could be read either horizontally, vertically, or in diagonal, et vice-versa. He plays also the sousaphone
Sousaphone
The sousaphone is a type of tuba that is widely employed in marching bands. Designed so that it fits around the body of the musician and is supported by the left shoulder, the sousaphone may be readily played while being carried...
, and participates in several musical bands.
Awards
- 1999 : Lauréat du Trophée Presse-Citron, best French press editorial cartoonEditorial cartoonAn editorial cartoon, also known as a political cartoon, is an illustration containing a commentary that usually relates to current events or personalities....
, - 2003 : Grand Prix de l'Humour Noir Grandville 2003.