Marie-Noëlle Gagnan
Having completed my artistic studies at the Superior School of Applied Arts in Paris, over the years, I have revived my resources in my Masters in Plastic Arts Education studies and through my commitment to teaching. I then broadened my means of expression and embarked on sculpture, engraving (etching and screen printing). Then comes the exploration of various processes and materials (including plaster and tissue paper) that led me to use mixed techniques. In recent years and still today, I favor acrylic painting which leaves a lot of freedom, and almost always pastels and various grease pencils add to what acrylic cannot.
Studies
-Master in Education (arts) - University of Montreal.
-Teaching certificate
-Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts from UQAM- Montreal University.
-Diploma from the Superior School of Applied Arts in Paris.
- End of studies competition: 4th / 63
-French baccalaureate.
Education
-Creation of wall tapestry at the Canadian Guild of Crafts
-Plastic Arts at Cégep Saint Laurent in Ville St-Laurent
-Plastic Arts at Sainte Marcelline College in Montreal
Recent exhibitions
-June / July 2019: Group show in Manhattan NY - Noho Gallery
-Dec. 2018 / January 2019: Group Expo in Manhattan NY - Noho Gallery
-April / May 2018: Solo Expo in Manhattan NY - Artifact Gallery
- March 2018: SIAC exhibition in Marseille
-Four paintings: Permanent Collection of the Las Vegas Museum
-From 03/04/2017 to 07/04/2017 Metropolitan Gallery / Art Museum Las Vegas
-August 2017: Amsterdam International Art Fair
-December 2016: Barcelona International Art Fair
-Nov / Dec 2016: “Little Treasures” Expo in Bologna
-October 2016: Ateneo de Madrid Exhibition - Sala Prado
-September 2016: Rotterdam International Art Fair
-May 2016: International Art Exhibition - Espai Ku Art Gallery in Barcelona
-March 2016: SIAC exhibition in Marseille
-November 2015: Solo exhibition Contrastes - Galerie Valmi in Montreal
-October 2015: Artist in the World “ArtExpo Logout” exhibition in Rome
-October 2015: Exhibition at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris
Member of the Mondial Art Academia
Member of Artplatform NYC
Permanent collection
-Museum Metropolitan Gallery in Las Vegas: 4 paintings valued at US $ 2000.00 each.
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Biography
Having completed my artistic studies at the Superior School of Applied Arts in Paris, over the years, I have revived my resources in my Masters in Plastic Arts Education studies and through my commitment to teaching. I then broadened my means of expression and embarked on sculpture, engraving (etching and screen printing). Then comes the exploration of various processes and materials (including plaster and tissue paper) that led me to use mixed techniques. In recent years and still today, I favor acrylic painting which leaves a lot of freedom, and almost always pastels and various grease pencils add to what acrylic cannot.
Studies
-Master in Education (arts) - University of Montreal.
-Teaching certificate
-Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts from UQAM- Montreal University.
-Diploma from the Superior School of Applied Arts in Paris.
- End of studies competition: 4th / 63
-French baccalaureate.
Education
-Creation of wall tapestry at the Canadian Guild of Crafts
-Plastic Arts at Cégep Saint Laurent in Ville St-Laurent
-Plastic Arts at Sainte Marcelline College in Montreal
Recent exhibitions
-June / July 2019: Group show in Manhattan NY - Noho Gallery
-Dec. 2018 / January 2019: Group Expo in Manhattan NY - Noho Gallery
-April / May 2018: Solo Expo in Manhattan NY - Artifact Gallery
- March 2018: SIAC exhibition in Marseille
-Four paintings: Permanent Collection of the Las Vegas Museum
-From 03/04/2017 to 07/04/2017 Metropolitan Gallery / Art Museum Las Vegas
-August 2017: Amsterdam International Art Fair
-December 2016: Barcelona International Art Fair
-Nov / Dec 2016: “Little Treasures” Expo in Bologna
-October 2016: Ateneo de Madrid Exhibition - Sala Prado
-September 2016: Rotterdam International Art Fair
-May 2016: International Art Exhibition - Espai Ku Art Gallery in Barcelona
-March 2016: SIAC exhibition in Marseille
-November 2015: Solo exhibition Contrastes - Galerie Valmi in Montreal
-October 2015: Artist in the World “ArtExpo Logout” exhibition in Rome
-October 2015: Exhibition at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris
Member of the Mondial Art Academia
Member of Artplatform NYC
Permanent collection
-Museum Metropolitan Gallery in Las Vegas: 4 paintings valued at US $ 2000.00 each.
- Nationality: FRANCE
- Date of birth : 1946
- Artistic domains: Works by artists with a certified artist value,
- Groups: Certified Artists Contemporary French Artists
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Prix Art Majeur 2016 - Silver
Prix Art Majeur 2016
Current Master II Book 2016
Voir p. 40
Livre Mondial Art Academia 2015
voir p. 46
CAE vol II Comtemporary Art of Excellence 2016
Voir p. 68 - 69
Revue Art et Design - aout/sept/oct 2015
Voir p. 50 et 51
Revue Art Absolument - Hors Série 2015.
Voir p. 37.
Diploma of Excellence - Art Addiction - (honorable award) 2016
La comédie humaine - Peinture sur toile - 61 x 91 cm.
Art Addiction Medial Museum - London
Mai 2016: Art Expo May Barcelona
Danseurs de tango.
Mars 2016: SIAC Salon Marseilles
De la colère au calme; du rouge effervescent au bleu apaisant.
PREMIER PRIX PEINTURE ABSTRAITE - CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL DES GALERIES 2016 - MONDIAL ART ACADEMIA
Plusieurs femmes, discrètes, dans l'ombre aux couleurs plutôt froides.
Interview pour Art Platform NYC 2015
1) How did you become an artist, and did you know early on that you would be in the arts, or did you begin as something else? Were there other artists in your family?
Even as a child, I loved drawing. One of my teachers who taught a drawing class also encouraged me a lot. Once I finished my high school studies, I went to the École Supérieure des Arts Appliqués, in Paris, which is where I got to be definitively convinced that I wanted to pursue a career in arts. And though we can indeed say that there are some talented artists in my family, as well as some others that are interested by art, I am the only one who decided to work in this discipline.
2) Each artist is so different when it comes to approaching their work. How do you approach your creation- can you elaborate on your working process?
For each and every of my paintings, I start by getting acclimated to my canvas. One stroke leads to another and, little by little, I confide in my canvas. Soon, a dialogue begins: secrets are shared from both sides and the feeling of solitude vanishes. The painting, alive, responds to me, suggests ideas. From time to time, these ideas are surprising, yet the exchange stays dynamic. I do not feel alone anymore, and my passion for pictorial discourse reveals its very depth.
3) What are the primary themes of your work?
I am captivated by the depth of the self. The themes I capture are about the mysteries of the soul, about light and darkness; they rest upon a civilization, rich elements of silent stories that stir up emotions. Through my dreamlike canvasses, both symbolic and expressionistic, I share a corner of my soul, hoping to reach a corner of yours.
4) Who are your favorite artists and why?
I have always had a strong preference for fauvism and expressionism. The contrast between pure and complementary colours gives birth to a powerful expression. Subtler notes suggest a mystery both complex and inaccessible. Also, colours and symbols can give rise to emotions. The reason why I like expressionism is because it has the power to make us escape from objective realism, to make us rediscover the emotion inside and amplify it.
5- Why do you think art is important for the world, and why is it important for you as an individual artist?
In today’s world, we neglect too often the importance of art: we consider it unnecessary even though it is part of our needs. Art is a medium for communication (sharing ideas, emotions and aestheticism). Most importantly, it lets us express things we could never express otherwise. Art is about the soul, about what can be felt; there is no word for it. For me, as an artist, art is life. Art allows me to break free from an otherwise down-to-earth everyday life, explore new horizons, avoid the stress usually caused by our lifestyles. When I enter my workshop, intending to work, I immediately let go, I throw myself entirely in this adventure, in these mysterious lands. Which is not to say that all is always easy.
6- What do you hope to communicate to the viewer and how does this specifically effects the final result?
My first goal is to express an emotion I feel emerging within myself exactly as I feel it, then to be able to share it. Depending on my theme, it could be a mood in a given situation, either happy or sad, a dreamlike vision, a memory. I then choose, depending on what I’m painting, bright or dark colours, a sharp or flexible drawing style, abstraction or figuration, and, most importantly, symbols.
7- Which of your artwork pieces is your favorite, or have been most significant to you as an artist?
The pieces I feel have the most meaning, for me, are those that best translate my feelings. Every time I look at one of my paintings, in order for me to be satisfied, it has to recreate – with enough intensity – the very same emotion. Composition and colour harmony are also important elements. However, I cannot choose a favourite painting, because each of them has its own distinctive characteristics.
8-What is the biggest frustration for you being an artist?
I have a hard time tolerating the idea that the first criteria for selection by the Conseil des Arts du Québec have nothing to do with art.
9- How do you feel when people interpret your artwork differently, or is there one primary thing you hope to have the viewer experience?
Everyone can have his own interpretations. Most of the time, I hear what I expect. When I hear something different, I get curious; I love listening to comments or interpretations I’d never have imagined. Sometimes, an interpretation seems so interesting to me that I feel I even learned something. When I suggest something in a painting, it can give birth to new ideas which can vary from person to person. For me, that’s another mystery!
10-What advice do you have for aspiring artists?
Work, work and work, work relentlessly every day. Persevere. Do not get discouraged by failures, do not get influenced by other people. Listen to your own inner world. Work always bears fruit!
Encyclopédie Européenne des Arts Contemporains 2015
Voir p. 64 et 65
Trois peintures:
- À la turc
- L'atelier 2
- Au delà des pensées
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Je vous ai déjà envoyé mes voeux, mais j'ai appris, par l'une d'entre vous, que mon message n'a pas été reçu! J'espère que celui-ci vous parviendra, parce que je veux remercier tous ceux et celles qui m'ont visitée et envoyé des commentaires. Ça me fait toujours très plaisir et me donne l'impression d'appartenir à une famille qui partage la même passion. D'autre part, vous visiter m'enchante! Le génie se balade ça et là et c'est un bonheur de découvrir vos oeuvres. Je vous souhaite donc à tous une très bonne année et beaucoup d'inspiration! PS:Je vous envoie aussi une autre note d'hiver.
Marie-Noëlle
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Une année se termine avec des histoires tristes, c'est vrai, mais aussi avec des découvertes et des expériences heureuses! L'une d'entre elles fut de vous suivre dans votre travail artistique et d'apprécier avec bonheur vos oeuvres. De même, vos visites dans ma galerie et vos commentaires m'ont touchée...j'avais l'impression d'être accompagnée et soutenue. Merci à vous! Je nous souhaite donc à tous beaucoup d'inspiration et que nos créations (sûrement suggérées par notre Créateur) soient abondantes pour l'année 2016. J'ajoute, bien entendu, dans mes souhaits, une excellente santé et la joie de vivre!
Les 23, 24 et 25 octobre 2015 : Exposition au Carrousel du Louvre à Paris
Exposition avec Mondial Art Academia.
20 au 27 novembre 2015 : « Contrastes » Exposition solo à la galerie Valmi à Montréal
Exposition solo à plusieurs thèmes dont la lumière et l'espoir prédominent.
Du 28 novembre au 10 décembre 2015 : « Little Treasures » Exposition à Bologne - Italie.
Exposition collective de petites toiles.
Du 24 au 31 octobre 2015 : Exposition ArtExpo Logout à Rome
Exposition de la toile: "Contact", dans le thème des relations humaines.
Médaille d'Argent 2015 de l'Institut Européen des Arts Contemporains
Médaille d'Argent de l'Institut Européen des Arts Contemporains 2015
Prix Art Award Achievement - Grand concours International d'Arts Contemporains 2015
Grand Concours International d'Arts Contemporains 2015