« 1991 » - 60“ X 40“ – Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas. This personalized piece symbolizes the journey of a family of four living in Montreal. We can discover many meaningful items (interest, sports, important dates, events and places, etc.) of each of the family members. I give you the challenge to pinpoint a few of them. Note: Magazine and newspaper articles, maps of Montreal Metro System as well as the St-Laurence River, burlap sack, etc.
"AMOUR BRUTE" (Savage Love) – 40” X 30” – Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas. This piece inspires hope and confirms that every soul hides a warm sensitive side, however subtle it can sometimes be. That is where The Bull and the Rose come from… Not so tough, this guy! Note: Background, article (honouring one of my favourite journalists, Pierre Foglia) published in Montreal's newspaper, La Presse's very last edition, December 2017. Reference to Montreal Subway System inciting the use of public transit. Texture: Fabric from my mother-in-law's store in New Brunswick, etc.
« HER MAJESTY » - 48” X 48” – Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. This commissioned piece definitely has an English feel. The bronze crowns symbolize British royalty. You can also find a map and logo of the London Tube (metro subway system), David Beckham’s # 7 Jersey (Manchester United), and London’s shared bicycle system. The owners of this work, being quite cosmopolitan, are characterized with many hints of their journeys. To capture their attachment to Montenegro and Serbia, an olive tree branch extends from our muse’s mouth. If you look closely, you will also find a Swiss flag,…
DAHLIAS ETCETERA – 22” x 28” – Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. Here’s the ultimate solution to brighten-up gloomy winter days. This highly colourful blend displays a variety of dahlias, one of my favourite flowers. Note: In background, Montreal newspaper articles (La Presse), fabric from my mother-in-law (New-Brunswick) for texture.
“PARC BELMONT” – 48” X 36” - ACRYLIC AND MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS. Having grown up in Sherbrooke, QC, I did not have the opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere of Le Parc Belmont. The only reference I had was the song (of the same title) of our iconic singer, Diane Dufresne (composer: Luc Plamondon, 1979). This piece symbolises the colourful horses of the famous Carrousel that revolved for six decades on the north-west side of Montreal. Unfortunately, the opening of another amusement park (“La Ronde”) and the raising of the city taxes forced the historic establishment to close its doors…
“FLEURS & COLOMBE” – 36” X 30” – ACRYLIQUE ET TECHNIQUES MIXTES SUR TOILE. Last time I painted flowers, they were on Frida Kahlo’s head. I then said to myself, why not make it a piece itself? Although, I had to “Samsonize” the work by perching a dove above it all. Background: A letter from Jacques-Cartier to the King Francois I, articles celebrating Montreal 375th anniversary, map of the Eastern Townships (my roots), fabrics, etc.
The magic of an abstract piece gives you the opportunity to create your own scene or simply appreciate multiples nuances of colours, textures and impredictibilities that we may discover. Background: Montreal newspaper articles, plaster, etc.
“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…
“NOBLESSE” - 58” X 38” - Acrylic and mixed media. Framed. Available. Many sources mention that the colour purple is linked to royalty, nobility, luxury, power and ambition. More and more, I welcome this colour in my work. I am sure that we all agree that this piece would bring a majestic presence to any room (see pictures). If interested to view it “live”, please contact me in private. Notes: Articles from the Montreal Newspaper La Presse on Expo ‘67, burlap sack, plaster and fabric from Country Crafts & Curtains, Fredericton, N.B.