Frederic Chopin Painting

Born in 1982 in Laval, Quebec (Canada), Mathieu Laca's work is professionally exhibited for the first time at the age of 17 at the Maison des Arts de Laval. In 2002, he is awarded the City of Laval Culture Prize and is selected by painter Marc Seguin to showcase his work in the group exhibition, Generation Montreal, featuring some of the most talented young artists from Montreal. In 2005, he graduates from Concordia University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. By 2010, Laca is featured in a number of solo exhibitions, including Quebec City's L'espace contemporain. His work is held in public and private art collections across Canada, the United States, China, Australia, the United Kingdom, Norway, Spain, Germany and Israel. Laca lives and works in Laval, Quebec.