Lasasnky, Tomas “Last Stand” Painting On Canvas

Lasasnky, Tomas

 

“Last Stand” is a powerful original painting by American artist Tomas Lasansky, completed in 2025. Measuring 55 x 47 inches, this acrylic on canvas depicts General George Armstrong Custer at his death during the Battle of the Little Bighorn—an iconic clash between U.S. forces and Native resistance.

Portrayed with arrows piercing his chest, Custer is reimagined not as a hero but as a symbol of colonial violence. Lasansky challenges romanticized depictions of westward expansion and invites viewers to reconsider whose stories are told in American history.

Born in Iowa City and trained under his father, master printmaker Mauricio Lasansky, Tomas has built a career exploring justice, identity, and cultural memory through iconic portraiture. His work frequently honors Native American leaders such as Sitting Bull and Geronimo, positioning them with dignity and historical clarity.

 

Title: “LAST STAND”,

Medium: Painting on Canvas

Dimensions: 55×47″

C. 2025

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Faust Gallery

Tomas Lasansky

American Artist · Master of Portraiture

Tomas Lasansky in his studio garden with a splatter painting of Willie Nelson

Tomas Lasansky in his studio garden

Tomas Lasansky is an acclaimed American artist known for his emotionally charged portraits of cultural and historical icons—Sitting Bull, Geronimo, Lincoln, Frida Kahlo, and more. The youngest son of legendary printmaker Mauricio Lasansky, he works in a fusion of drawing, painting, intaglio printmaking, and collage, carrying forward one of the great traditions of American art.

Among his most distinctive methods is his signature splatter technique. Rather than relying on the traditional brush, Lasansky builds his images by flicking, throwing, and splattering pigment onto the surface, often working the paint onto the linen with his fingers—lending his portraits a tactile, almost sculptural energy.

"Tomas' work is excellent. He has emerged as a severe force in Southwest art with the new paintings."

— William Faust, Faust Gallery

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