BRIGITTE - 40” X 40” Brigitte Bardot is an actress, a model, a singer and an animal rights activist. For this reason I inserted DOG LOVER in the cow’s right ear. Other items hidden within the painting: bits of this actress’s life, photographs, samples of porno magazines as well as a subscription form for Playboy dating back to the 70s. Texture created with swatches from my mother-in-law, plaster and burlap.
“CHEZ MOI” – 18” X 24” Acrylic and mixed media Our roots run deep. This painting represents the city of Sherbrooke, where I grew up. So many happy memories came back while I was creating this piece. Within the painting you’ll find a blackbird, the city’s symbolic bird, a tax bill from the school board as well as the emblem of the University of Sherbrooke, my alma mater. Textures created with plaster, La Tribune newspaper 1992 and swatches from my mother-in-law
MON CRAPET-SOLEIL - 30” X 24” When I was a boy my family and I would spend our summers at Lake Magog in the Eatern Townships. I remember that no one liked sunfish because they are edible and they nibble at your toes! But I found them magnificent. They way the sun reflected on their colourful scales made the sunfish flamboyant. Perhaps this painting will allow you to appreciate this fish as well. Textures created with a map of the Montreal metro station, a sketch of Quebec cartoonist Michel Rabagliati, newspaper articles, Batman, plaster and burlap.
WHERE WE’LL END UP - 20” X 28” Inspired by Mexcian culture, the subject of this painting represents a dance of death (or dance macabre). It tells the story of a young couple who have chosen their final resting place. You’ll notice the latitude and longitude coordinates in the character’s colorful teeth. I also inserted the Mexican flag under the left eye socket. Textures created with Mexican newspaper articles, plaster and burlap.
LE PERSÉVÉRANT - 30” X 40” The owl tells the story of a couple living in the province of Quebec. The woman is represented through her abilities as a swimmer and her husband by his accomplishments as a businessman. By looking up close you’ll find many hints as to what defines the owners of this painting. Textures created with newspaper articles, personalized items, plaster.
CHAMPS DE MARS - 48” X 36” This painting was inspired by a previous creation, PARC BELMONT part of the LIBERATORE collection. It represents many of Montreal’s main attractions such as the Old City, which is where the Champs de Mars metro station can be found, and the Old Port of Montreal. You can also catch a glimpse of the clock tower, the Jacques-Cartier bridge, the ferris wheel, the Five Roses flour plant, etc. Textures created from burlap, plaster and a map of the Montreal metro network. Of course, I zoomed in on the Champs de Mars station.
“JE REVIENS TE CHERCHER” - 48” X 36” - Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. This piece is a first of this genre because it was created in black, white, metallic silver and all “Fifty Shades of Grey”. In this unique creation, you will find the same techniques used in my colourful creations although here, the emphasis is placed on subtleties, reliefs, textures and small abstractions. For the cycling and wine lovers, again, you will be well served because the bottle of wine displays a genuine label of a Grand Cru Saint-Emilion, year 1961. On the bicycle frame, there is…
ESSENTIAL SERVICES - 24” X 20” Let’s lighten things up in these difficult times...I created this painting with COVID-19 in mind. You’ll find a bottle of bleach and a bottle of wine, both very much necessary these days! And the wheels remind us that everything will be OK … Textures created with plaster and newspaper clippings.
FLOWERS AND THE BLUE JAY - 30” X 40” This floral arrangement was inspired by some of my other paintings. I chose to feature a blue jay which is one of my favourite birds. Hidden between the layers of paint you’ll find articles and ads on Montreal, Rolex, Grey Goose vodka, Louis Vuitton and more. Texture created with swatches from my mother-in-law and plaster
THE GENERAL - 36”x48” Acrylic and mixed techniques on canvas. Charles de Gaulle was without a doubt one of France’s most influential presidents. He was nicknamed The General because of his strong political stance. The rooster became the emblem of this country in the 18th century, during the French Revolution. The rooster and General de Gaulle are both known for their courage and braveness.