Sandra Veillette
Ogden, QC, Canada
I was born and raised in Abitibi, a remote region of Québec known for its expansive forests and lake...
About the artist
Sandra Veillette
Joined In 2020
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About the artist
Sandra Veillette
Joined In 2020
(12 Followers)
ABOUT
EXHIBITIONS
RECOGNITION
I was born and raised in Abitibi, a remote region of Québec known for its expansive forests and lakes. At a very young age, I accompanied my grandfather on lengthy fishing trips during which I learned to observe nature and cultivate patience, qualities that are now evident in my art. I often describe myself as a sculptor-gatherer, as nature provides not only the raw materials from which I create my artworks, but also an inexhaustible source of inspiration. Each piece is the result of a lengthy process that usually begins with one central element that sparks my imagination. This is often a piece of wood whose peculiar shape evokes a body in motion, or a particularly expressive pose. Sometimes, the wood also embodies a physical trait that gives the character an unconventional personality. Additional elements are then added, selected and transformed so as to achieve a delicate balance between shapes, colours and textures. I use different assemblage techniques, refined over the years, to ensure the solidity of the work while allowing for a harmonious combination of its components. I love to create for people, to see them be amazed and fascinated by the beauty of the world around us. My sculptures help them escape for a moment and see t...
MATIÈRES PREMIÈRES
Centre d'art de Dunham
2022
PLUS GRAND QUE NATURE !
Centre culturel Marie-Fitzbach
2022
HYMNE À LA VIE
Galerie ORENDA, Paris, France
2021
Centre d’Art de Montréal (CAMAC)
2021
L’INTERNATIONALE D’ART MINIATURE (11e édition)
Centre d’exposition Louise-Carrier, Lévis, Qc
2021
LA NATURE EN SOI
Centre d’exposition Boréart, Granby, Qc
2021
DES MONDES MERVEILLEUX
Galerie ORENDA, Paris, France
2021
PLUS GRAND QUE NATURE!
Musée Beaulne, Coaticook, Qc
2020
CORAIL
Centre d’exposition Boréart, Granby, Qc
2020
MINIATURES
L’espace contemporain, Québec, Qc
2019
L’INTERNATIONALE D’ART MINIATURE (10e édition)
Centre d’exposition Louise-Carrier, Lévis, Qc
2019
ORIGINES
Galerie ORENDA, Paris, France
2019
BIENNALE INTERNATIONALE D’ART MINIATURE
Galerie du Rift, Ville-Marie, Qc
2018
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