A Pioneer of Australian Abstraction: The Visionary World of Roy De Maistre Roy De Maistre, born Leroy Leveson Laurent Joseph De Maistre in 1894, occupies a unique and pivotal position in the history of Australian art. Often hailed as Australia’s first abstract artist, his journey was one of relentless experimentation, driven by a profound belief in the expressive power of colour and form. While biographical details remain somewhat elu…