Sandra Veillette

I was born and raised in Abitibi, a remote region of Québec known for its expansive forests and lakes. At a very early age, I developed my patience and observation skills during long fishing trips with my grandfather. Those qualities are readily apparent in my art today. I often describe myself as a sculptor-gatherer as nature provides the raw materials (wood, bones, flowers, etc.) from which I create my artworks. Most of my pieces are built around a central element that imposes itself early in the creative process. Often, that element is a piece of wood with a peculiar shape that evokes a body in motion or a very expressive posture. Additional elements are then added, selected and transformed so as to achieve a delicate balance between shapes, colours and textures. I use different techniques developed over the years to assemble the various elements that compose my sculptures in a seamless manner. 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 the world in a different way. I sometimes wonder if I will eventually run out of ideas for my sculptures. Fortunately, it seems that every new piece of material I collect brings with i...

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