SOLIDARTY - SOTHEBY'S INSTITUTE AUCTION

JULIE BRETON | MÉMOIRES No.6 - SolidArty 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.

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.

GALLERY MATTHIEU DUBUC PARIS

MATTHIEU DUBUC GALLERY PARIS

JULIE BRETON | GLACIER MACBETH

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.

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.

ART RELEASE

JULIE BRETON ART | FOREBODING

JULIE BRETON ART | BREAK THROUGH

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. 

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

GLASSHOUSE ABSTRACT SERIES

JULIE BRETON ART | TROPICAL LUST

I am intrigued by the changes that occurred at the beginning of the 20th century and how they brought about the birth of the modern era. One things that still stands today is some of the architecture and buildings of that time. I am especially fascinated by the Victorian glasshouses that are now decrepit, abandonned and left for the vegetation to regain it's stake on the land. I get inspired from seeing vintage photos of their opulent grandeur and the social status they came to represent. I imagine them filled to capacity with lush tropicals and rare botanicals competing for light.

JULIE BRETON ART | GLASSHOUSE SERIES - LUSH

I can't help but think that at the same time, the growth of the industrial revolution was bringing upon new ideology and cultural shifts. And so with time, these impressive structures became a thing of the past as for the exuberance of the era. This artwork series depicts the polarization of old and new ideas with lush botanicals surounded by unexpected shapes and colours. You can follow my progress on Instagram below.