Carmen

CARMEN - 30” X 48” - Acrylic et mixte media on canvas. This painting will be auctioned at the annual benefit gala of the Orchestre Classique de Montréal from June 8th to June 22nd. This year, the OCM honours the great Sharon Azrieli, renowned soprano, philanthropist and chair emeritus of the OCM board council.  In order to honour Mrs Azrieli, I found appropriate to create my version of the character CARMEN from the popular opera of the same name. This performance, composed by Georges Bizet, tells the story of a young bohemian from Séville, Spain who seduces the sergeant Don…

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Le Mariage

“LE MARIAGE” - 36” X 30” - Acrylic and mixed media on wood. This personalized commission was offered for dear friends as their wedding gift. It was for me a great honour to paint this piece to commemorate this meaningful event. The bride wears a red dress that matches her hair and also reminds us of the cherry colour (her favourite fruit). On her heart side, we notice the IMAGE DE MARK’s logo, workplace where our lovebirds met. Two maple leaves illustrate the family “sugar shack” and also the life continuation of her mother and brother. The piece of fabric…

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COURAGE

COURAGE – 72” X 40” – Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. This unique piece was inspired by today’s circumstances due to COVID-19. This character represents hope, resilience and courage which we all need to overcome such difficult times. Embedded in the layers of paint, powerful and meaningful words as well as newspaper clippings that remind us of actual events. A part of our history will be forever expressed in this creation. COURAGE to you all, SAMSON. As texture, a map of Montreal’s metro network, burlap.

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COURAGE

“COURAGE" - 72” X 40” - Acrylic et mix media on canvas. This unique piece was inspired by today's circumstances due to COVID-19.  This character represents hope, resilience and courage that we all need to overcome such difficult times. Embedded in the layers of paint, powerful and meaningful words as well as newspaper articles that remind us of actual events.  A part of our history will be forever expressed in this creation.  COURAGE to you all, SAMSON. In texture, map of Montreal’s metro, burlap.

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