SOLIDARTY - SOTHEBY'S INSTITUTE AUCTION

I am trully honored to be part of SolidArty, an art auction to benefit Doctors Without Borders. Organized by Sotheby's Institute of Art Student Charity Auction in London UK, Solidarty is made up of 38 artist from 21 countries with artwork juried by Amira Gad, previously of the Serpentine Gallery, Witte de With and Emily Butler, of the Whitechapel Gallery. The auction is now live on Invaluable until July 17th, 2020.

SOLIDARTY AUCTION

The sale is curated as a dialogue between MFA graduates from leading London art schools and more established artists. For this event, SolidArty is used as a platform to showcase the work of a new generation of truly international talents and help them gain visibility when showing works physically has become challenging under lockdowns.

MÉMOIRES ABSTRACT COLLAGE SERIES

JULIE BRETON | MÉMOIRES No.4 - abstract collage

JULIE BRETON | MÉMOIRES No.2 - abstract collage

THE MÉMOIRES séries of collage and paintings is part of an effort to record what goes on in the mind. Using multiple photographic reference, I document the various subjects and the emotions they communicate through the use of vivid colours, sharp angles and organic lines. Working with layers of mixed media, I create a composition reminiscent of the fleeting moment.

I explore new materials and techniques using translucent paper as a support. I use graphite, coloured pencil, paper, canvas, acrylic & gesso in layers of various transparency. I have also been using vintage photographs and postcard found in my favourite local antique shop for the nostalgia they evoke.

work on paper

GALLERY MATTHIEU DUBUC PARIS

I am now represented by the Matthieu Dubuc Gallery in Paris. This established gallery works with international artists showing it’s interest for diverse artistic views and cultures.

I am honnored to see my art next to the work of great artists I admire like Piotr Strelnik, Daoud and Diana Sanchez to name a few. All together, the gallery represents more than 15 painters and sculptors following them along their various artistic careers.

GALERIE MATTHIEU DUBUC

J’ai la chance de faire partie des artistes représentés par la galerie Matthieu Dubuc à Paris. La galerie met à l’honneur les œuvres d’artistes internationaux démontrant son intérêt pour différents courants et cultures.

Je suis honorée de voir mes oeuvres cotoyées celles d’artistes de grande renommé que j’admire comme Piotr Strelnik, Daoud et Diana Sanchez. La galerie représente plus d’une quinzaine d’artistes sculpteurs et peintres et collabore avec eux tout au long de leur carrière artistique.

COLLAGES & DRAWINGS NOW AVAILABLE

JULIE BRETON ART | MINIMAL BOTANICAL DRAWING

The minimal botanical drawings and collages from the GLASSHOUSE series are now availbale on the website. These are made on transluscent Yupo paper and come with interchangeable neutral gray background.

SHOP ART ON PAPER

Many of them are 11”x14” making them ideal for framing. They look great on their own, as a group or part of a gallery wall.

These are available for purchase online. You can also see a framed curated selection at The Cross Decor & Design in Vancouver’s Yaletown.

ABSTRACT ART EXPERIMENTS

I am taking a breather from my regular art practice to experiment with new support and media. It is very exciting to work with translucent Yupo paper as well as rag paper which is proving to be more difficult. With these study, I am hoping to breakthrough to a more intuitive style of painting.

I am purposely moving away from representational work all together to explore form and colour. I want to discover where intuition will take me as oposed to concern myself with aesthetics. You can follow my progress on Instagram below.

BOTANICAL DRAWINGS

Inspired by Victorian Era Glasshouses I started to draw and paint on transluscent Yupo paper. I like the transparency I get with this support and how it reacts to the different media I experiment with. I create imaginary landsacpes and botanical worlds using charcoal, graphite, pastel, acrylic paint, ink and even collage.

SHOP ART ON PAPER

Because the paper is translucent the artwork and it’s colours are finally revealed when backed with a neutral grey or colorful cardstock. You can follow this series progress on Instagram.

ART RELEASE

Originals from the ATMOSPHERE series and many others will be available for online sale starting today June 30, 2018. You can view many of the pieces and even grab some prints and small originals in Nelson at Bellaflora Studio on Herridge Lane.

SHOP ORIGINALS

The series explores the similarities between emotions and atmospheric conditions. It has been created mostly during the stormy British-Columbia winter months.

SPRING ART SHOWS

This year Blue Night Nelson and Oxygen Art Centre are joining forces to bring you a big night of art and creativity with multiple venues on May 25th. You can meander between art openings and exhibitions at 18 venues across downtown Nelson featuring works by over 100 artists and craftspeople. From 7-9pm.

OXYGEN ART CENTRE

Opening on the same night is the 8th Annual Oxygen Art Market studio sale of original work. This impressive salon style exhibition features works by local artists and is a fundraiser for Oxygen Art Centre. It runs on May 25, 26 & 27. I guaranty you it is worth the trip to see so many works by talented local artists under one roof. Plus you can own one of them!

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