Claude Lessard

I believe the most powerful works of art are spontaneous and unexpected.
In this sense and to completely disregard any instilled cultural references, I reject any influence, even mine...and let take over any visual crystallization that will appear suddenly through my actions wich must absolutely not be predetermined!
Consequently, this process has to be spontaneous, short-lived and free of preconceived ideas.
In concrete terms, this point of view pushes me to use industrial or natural materials, recycled for the most part, allowing me to be intuitively guided through my choices.
I randomly add stones, crystals, copper or some genetic backgrounds, in accordance with the vibrational nature of the painting which becomes the inherent demonstration of my journey...scattered with presences waiting to come to life!

Abstract expressionist painter living and working in Canada.
Bachelor's degree in environmental geology, Canada

2016 Exhibition solo, planned in october, at the Galerie Gora, Montréal.
2016 Exhibition solo, Galerie Luz, Belgo, Montréal
2013-2015 Exhibition solo, Création Pardeux, Longueuil, Canada
2013 Rouyn-Noranda Copper Fair, collective, Canada
2012 Château Frontenac, Québec, collective
2011 C.Pop. du Mt-Royal, solo, Montréal.
2008-11 JD International, Montréal, solo
2011 Far East, Montréal, collective
2010 Château Frontenac, Québec, collective
2009 IStudio Cinéma, Montréal, solo
2009 St-Sauveur Art Festival, collective
2009 135 Van Horne Gallery, Montréal, collective
2007 135 Van Horne Gallery, Montréal, duo