Artist Statement:
Having chosen to renounce from figurative painting a few years ago, I paint medium and large format abstracts in an expressionist and gestural style. The palette I use is varied and can be either muted and monochromatic or vibrant with hits of color. I always include areas of black for its confrontational as well as paradoxical effect that is both grounding and indicative of endless depth.
My search for balance is fundamental in my work. The challenge for me is to reconcile my natural tendency towards perfectionism with my strong desire for freedom and disorder. Evidence of this can be seen in both my process and finished product. Although the initial foundation is applied rather spontaneously with limited censorship, the subsequent layers show a strong influence of my conscious mind. During this process, various marks, shapes and colors are added, manipulated and partially veiled in order to build a complex yet intuitive painting. Upon first glance, the end result often appears chaotic and almost random. As such, my work mirrors my internal struggle to find balance between the opposing aspects of my personality. My works incorporate both intense raw emotion and quiet tranquility and are a reflection of my recent experiences at any given time. My purpose is to give voice to what is felt but unseen.
Education:
Painting residency, Atelier Rod, Caroline Archambault, St-Sauveur
Advanced contemporary painting courses (artistic approach) individual coaching with Caroline Archambault, St-Sauveur
Contemporary art course with artist Caroline Archambault, St-Sauveur
Workshop on Black and White with artist Caroline Archambault, St-Sauveur
Workshop on Transparencies and Light with artist Caroline Archambault, St-Sauveur
Mixed media and drawing with artist Caroline Archambault, St-Sauveur
Visual expression and creativity workshops with artist Renée Noreau, St-Sauveur
Abstract expression and movements workshop with artist Riverin, Pierrefonds
Private oil painting classes with painter Raymond Roy, St-Hippolyte
Avanced acrylic courses on canvas at the Petite École. St-Sauveur
Workshops on Mixed media with Linda Lock, Vancouver
Intensive acrylic workshop with artist Lise Auger, Sainte-Agathe
Mixed media workshops with Denise Lefebvre, Sainte-Dorothée
Acrylic painting on wood, Sainte-Dorothée
Awards & Distinctions:
Featured Artist, Artsy Shark, April 2020
Best Emerging Abstract and Contemporary Artist of the Year, Folio Annual, April 2020
Honorable Mention, Artist of the Year, Circle Foundation For the Arts, 2019;
Best Global Quality Abstract Art, Césure International Competition, 2019;
Artsy Shark, Summer Showcase Artist Feature, August 2019
The Gold brush at the Annual Exhibition in Mirabel, 2018;
3rd place at the Annual Exhibition at the St-Faustin Culture Centre, 2017
2nd place at the Annual Exhibition of Blainville-Art, 2016
Exhibitions:
Invitational
Dec 2019 - Feb 2020 Christmas Group Show, Moberg Art Gallery, Iowa, USA
Sept- Oct 2019 Kicking Abstract and Taking Names, Moberg Art Gallery, Iowa, USA
Solo
2018 – Abstract Expressionism, Cailuan Art Gallery, Cornwall, Ontario
2018 – Exposition Notre point de vue n’est qu’une réalité. Gare de Piedmont
2017 – Exposition Regarde-moi, je suis là, St-Faustin Culture, Québec
2017 – Exposition Langage abstrait, St-Hippolyte Library, Québec
Jury Selected Exhibitions
2019 – Small Works Exhibition, Vancouver Arts Gallery, 1241 Cartwright, Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia;
2018 – Mascouche Arts Festival;
2018 – 33e Visual Arts Exhibition, Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines;
2018, 2017 – Expo-auction FASS art Saint-Sauveur, Galerie Rod;
2018, 2017 – Expo-Concert in Mirabel;
2017 – Exposition Acquisition of permenant works for the city of Blainville, Blainville Art Gallery;
2017 – Exposition duo, Rendez-vous Art-thé, Salle polyvalente de la gare de Piedmont.
Group Exhibitions
2018, 2019 – Annual Exhibit and Art Contest, ALPAP.
2017, 2018 – Concours annuel, St-Faustin Culture Centre;
2017, 2018 – Accessible Art, St-Faustin Culture Centre;
2016 – 2019 – Annual Art Exhibit, Blainville-art, Blainville Art Gallery;
2016 – Exposition Un monde de couleurs, à la Galerie l’Artiste à Montréal;
2016 – Exposition with Renée Noreau, 5 couleurs, gare de Piedmont; and
2016 – Exposition Envolées artistiques de la Galerie ARTrium, Mirabel.
Artistic Influences:
Paul Émile Borduas
Franz Kline
Pierre Soulanges
Jean Paul Riopelle
Marcelle Ferron
Artist Tags:
mixed media art, monochrome, acrylic painting, neutral, abstract, abstract expressionism
