JOURNAL

Art Journal of Julie Breton abstract painter, view new artwork, studio update & inspiration. | Journal de Julie Breton artiste peintre. Voyez les oeuvres, l'atelier & ce qui m'inspire.

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.

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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.

ART EXPLORATION

In an attempt to discover and grow as an artist I often experiment with new media, supports and subjects. I work with transparent velum to which I add layers of graphite, acrylic paint, coloured pencil, dry pastel & markers. I see what happens and then adjust from there trying to find new materials, media and subjects to work with.

With a specific subject in mind, I stain raw canvas with dark colours followed by layers of lighter hues. I draw marks with graphite, charcoal, pastel and conté blending them to the previous layers. I even work with gigantic canvases on the grass outside the studio. These all serve one purpose, to open up my mind and grow as an artist.

You can follow my experiments and discoveries on Instagram below.

BELLAFLORA EXHIBITION

This summer you can see paintings from the A TMOSPHÈRE series at Bellaflora Studio in Nelson. Take a walk on the wild side and venture onto Herridge Lane just behind Baker Street. You'll see that downtown Nelson's back alleys are filled with fantastic shops, restaurants, galleries and studios.

SHOP ORIGINALS

At Bellaflora you can view and purchase original artwork, art prints, gifts, fresh opulant flowers and lush plants. This light filled space alone is worth a visit with it's cathedral ceiling and time worn exposed beams. Another hidden gem in Nelson's historical downtown.

Located at 621b Herridge Lane, Nelson BC.

GLASSHOUSE ABSTRACT SERIES

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.

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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.