A French street artist, RAST (31) started painting at the age of 14. After grafitti and lettering, he has dedicated the past ten years to creating portraits. 

His style is instantly recognizable, characterized by a blend of detailed realism and very dense texture with bright, cheerful colors. Artiste RAST’s work is distinguished by the intense humanity it conveys. 

A couple years ago, RAST achieved a ‘jamais vu’ effect by creating MECHANICAL PAINTINGS For real, these move thanks to a combination of technology and renewable energy. 

Always looking to innovate and go further, RAST multiplies the movements by adding more electric motors. First one, then 6 (Melchior - France - 2022), then 8 (Rosa - North Carolina - USA - 2022) and 12 (Estela - Indiana - USA - 2023). 

Movements are also becoming more complex. In his latest mural, (Marianne - France - 2023), RAST makes a bird flaps its wings