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SOLIDARTY - SOTHEBY'S INSTITUTE AUCTION

JULIE BRETON | MÉMOIRES No.6 - SolidArty 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.4 - abstract collage

JULIE BRETON | MÉMOIRES No.2 - 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.

STYLE AT HOME MAGAZINE

I am beyond excited to see my art featured in the July edition of Style at Home magazine in an article titled The New Modern. See how Joanna Vagelatos decorated around the homeowner's art collection in this elegant newly built home of East Vancouver Kensington-Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood. Interior Design by JV Design Group photography by Janis Nicolay.

This abstract painting on the right, titled Madame Bovary, is inspired from the French literary classic by Gustave Flaubert.

 
Sunday inspiration from @haarkon_ This talented duo’s account is filled with the most glorious travel and nature shot. I use a lot of photographic reference for my work. This one will surely be part of the collection. #haarkongreenhousetour
Collection of collage materials found in the studio. I like how sometimes if you pay attention enough the tiniest things become most important.
‘’My paintings are not about what is seen. They are about what is known forever in the mind.’’ -Agnes Martin I see this unfinished painting everyday upon entering the studio. I find it uplifting, calm, perfect in it’s i
Collection of Conté à Paris squares. Nicolas Jacques Conté, a painter, chemist, physicist, hot air baloonist and inventor started a pencil factory in 1795. It’s still going strong today. I just love using materials that have a connection
I framed this artwork for myself. I am glad I did. Everytime I see it I am reminded how I love working with colour, transparency and texture. It inspires me to get into the studio and create some more.