Anik Lapointe

I am a self-taught abstract painter living in the Eastern Townships (Quebec, Canada). My artistic journey began in the early 2000s through atmospheric photography, with a particular fascination for abandoned places and forgotten spaces shaped by time and memory. Over time, I felt the need to move beyond the lens and work more directly with matter itself. Abstract painting had been quietly living within me for years before I finally allowed myself to explore it fully.

As a self-taught artist, my process is rooted in intuition, experimentation, and freedom. I work with a variety of mediums including acrylic, collage, oil pastel, charcoal, and textured materials, often building my pieces through layers, transparencies, and imperfect gestures. My background in photography continues to influence my sense of composition, but painting allows me to approach creation in a more instinctive and tactile way.

Texture and color are at the heart of my work. I am drawn to imperfect forms, overflowing textures, and organic movement. Within my paintings, hints of landscapes or natural elements may emerge : a wave, a mist, a mountain, a flower, without ever becoming fully defined. I enjoy leaving space for interpretation, allowing each viewer to di...

SOLO "Au rythme des éléments" :
Ste-Adèle, dec. 2026-janv 2027 (to come)
Bromont, janv-march 2026

GALERIES :
Galerie Artefact, Magog, 2025-2026

COLLECTIVES:
Bromont en art (outdoor art fair), Bromont, August 2025
Gatineau en couleurs (art fair), Gatineau, November 2025
Couleurs urbaines (art fair), Granby, 2025-24-23-22
Bromont en art (art fair), Bromont, 2024 and 2023
Symposium de l'AAAVT (art fair), Terrebonne, 2024
Centre d'arts visuels de Magog, Magog, 2023-2024 : 3 thematic and collective exhibitions
Expo Habitation (home improvement and design fair), Olympic Stadium, Montreal, 2023
Le HangArt Gallery, Old Montreal (collective, 2021)
Le Crystal, 5 stars hotel boutique, Montreal (collective, 2020)
Galerie Lenoir, Old Montreal (collective, 2019)