Cupidon (1968) Painting by Jean-Thomas Bédard

Gouache on Cardboard, 28x22 in
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Fine art paper, 10x8 in
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  • Original Artwork (One Of A Kind) Painting, Gouache on Cardboard
  • Dimensions Height 28in, Width 22in
  • Artwork's condition The artwork is in very good condition
  • Framing This artwork is not framed
  • Categories Paintings under $5,000 Surrealism Fantasy
I begin to paint a work from a fairly simple and abstract proposition. In the case of Cupid, my initial idea was to create a red circle between two darker verticals (blue or purple). It quickly became a big head with two arms in the air. Then several elements were added, like this little blue character with turquoise hair in a corner of the image composed [...]
I begin to paint a work from a fairly simple and abstract proposition. In the case of Cupid, my initial idea was to create a red circle between two darker verticals (blue or purple). It quickly became a big head with two arms in the air. Then several elements were added, like this little blue character with turquoise hair in a corner of the image composed only of a head, an arm and a leg. During this period, I was particularly fond of metallic colors like gold or copper for their shimmering appearance. The result is a small, naive character with a big head, sad eyes and a shy smile who seems to be practicing a kind of dance. The nail of his right thumb seems about to pierce his eye, as if in a gesture of self-mutilation.
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Jean-Thomas Bédard is a contemporary artist, painter, filmmaker, and photographer originally from Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. He began painting at the age of 14, which led him to study at the École des [...]

Jean-Thomas Bédard is a contemporary artist, painter, filmmaker, and photographer originally from Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. He began painting at the age of 14, which led him to study at the École des Beaux-Arts de Montréal and later to the animation department of the National Film Board of Canada. He worked there for over 30 years as a director of animated films and documentaries. His animated short film L'Âge de Chaise – Chairmen won awards at several international festivals.

At the age of 32, Bédard embarked on a year-long trip around the world, where he immersed himself in photography. This experience culminated in an exhibition focused on traditional lifestyles in Central America, Oceania, and Indonesia, presented in Montreal and Toronto (York University). Throughout his career, he also exhibited his paintings in Montreal, Quebec, and Vancouver.

In 1985-86, Bédard worked as a trainer in animated cinema at the Centro Técnico e Audiovisual in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Upon returning to Quebec, he continued his career in documentary filmmaking with works such as La Traversée de la Nuit, Père pour la Vie, and Le Voyage Inachevé. His film career came to a pause in 2003.

Since 2011, Bédard has focused on photographic explorations of textures and colors drawn from nature, creating compositions that sometimes resemble abstract art, while also evoking a metaphorical and poetic universe. His main subject is the St. Lawrence River coastline at low tide, where he captures the ever-changing landscapes shaped by natural elements. He describes this process as "painting with the materials and colors" of the riverbanks, celebrating the beauty and cultural significance of the St. Lawrence.

In 2023, while continuing his work in composite photography, Bédard returned to drawing and watercolor through a collaboration with Ukrainian artist Alex Henk. Together, they co-create works in the spirit of abstract expressionism.

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