Lenny Marignier (born 19th of December, 1994 in Val-de-
Marne) is a French-born, Australian-raised artist, writer
and filmmaker, currently based in Denmark. His artwork
has been exhibited around the United Kingdom and the
United States and he has worked on other film and art
projects in Australia, England, France and Iceland.
Marignier has a Bachelor of Arts degree in writing and
directing for film from Metropolitan Film School, part of
the University of West London, and a Master of Arts degree
in Illustration from the University of Brighton.
His freelance work has led him to illustrate and design
books, covers and card decks for various clients around
the world. He also runs his online store on Redbubble,
where he designs his own merchandise and accessories
under the name of Reefrunner Art.
His artwork attempts to blend several stylistic influences,
from neo-traditional, geometric and Japanese tattoo art to
fantasy and science-fiction film and book design. He
quotes his favourite artists as Chris Lovell, Rachi Park, HR
Giger, Marc McBride and Horiyoshi III. His preferred
medium is a mix of ethanol and ink with the occasional
addition of acrylics, however in recent years, he has
increased his usage of digital art, especially for commission
work and his merchandise designs.
Thematically, Marignier’s art is influenced by a mix of
political and personal motifs. He has used his work to
explore and express his concerns for the environment,
racial, sexual and other social issues, as well as mental
health, relationships and substance abuse. Having grown
up in international environments, he has developed a
passion for languages and culture. The influence of both
features prominently in his artwork.
Marignier hopes to extend his work to writing and
illustrating graphic novels, tattooing, feature filmmaking
and his own solo exhibits, as well as travelling the world
while doing so. He hopes that through his artwork he can
reach an audience whose awareness of world issues, both
personal and political can be heightened as a result.
