Joyce Fournier
Art in all its forms has been my lifelong inspiration and most passionate journey.
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Inspired by Joan Mitchell • 4 artworks
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This series is a collection of works inspired by the paintings of American artist, Joan Mitchell, (1925 [...]
This series is a collection of works inspired by the paintings of American artist, Joan Mitchell, (1925 - 1992).
I have always had a fond admiration for Mitchell's spontaneous style and many of my recent works have somehow 'morphed' into creations along those lines.
I have always had a fond admiration for Mitchell's spontaneous style and many of my recent works have somehow 'morphed' into creations along those lines.
Formations • 6 artworks
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This newest series is comprised of wall sculptures made using various mixed media. The series is inspired [...]
This newest series is comprised of wall sculptures made using various mixed media. The series is inspired by Joyce's love of all things 'tactile' and her desire to experiment with different materials and original patinas. Each piece is unique and one-of-a-kind
Mindscape • 11 artworks
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Here the focus is a more neutral feel. This series includes artworks in different mediums where the [...]
Here the focus is a more neutral feel. This series includes artworks in different mediums where the colours of White, Black, Gold, and Grey are used in the composition
Black and White • 12 artworks
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In this new series, Joyce has moved her popular Eclectic Vision works into a more minimalistic style. [...]
In this new series, Joyce has moved her popular Eclectic Vision works into a more minimalistic style. Here the use of Black and White is paramount to accentuate the immediacy of the work. Joyce has been inspired by the works of Franz Kline, Robert Motherwell, and Pierre Soulages among others in their use of black on white (white on black) to tell a story with conviction in a gestural fashion
Fluid Galaxy • 13 artworks
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This series was inspired by Joyce's love of Gold, White, and Black and how they interact with one another [...]
This series was inspired by Joyce's love of Gold, White, and Black and how they interact with one another when used together in an acrylic pour.
Each work has been created allowing the paint to mix on the canvas through manipulation and movement. Amazing surprises happen along the way. Each work is sealed with a professional high gloss varnish which adds to the aesthetic.
Each work has been created allowing the paint to mix on the canvas through manipulation and movement. Amazing surprises happen along the way. Each work is sealed with a professional high gloss varnish which adds to the aesthetic.
Thinking in Red • 8 artworks
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This series of paintings has been inspired by the works of the late Canadian artist Jean Albert McEwen [...]
This series of paintings has been inspired by the works of the late Canadian artist Jean Albert McEwen (1923 - 1999)
They are created by gradually building up several layers of paint, first with the use of brushes and then finished with various-sized palette knives. Each work, where RED is the main event, has a multitude of variations of red and/or orange, sometimes pink, dark greys and black, and often gold.
They are created by gradually building up several layers of paint, first with the use of brushes and then finished with various-sized palette knives. Each work, where RED is the main event, has a multitude of variations of red and/or orange, sometimes pink, dark greys and black, and often gold.
Figurative Sculpture (Bronze and Mixed Media) • 9 artworks
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Having studied academic figurative art and worked as a portrait artist for many years, Joyce is moving [...]
Having studied academic figurative art and worked as a portrait artist for many years, Joyce is moving her practice further into sculpting the human form. Most pieces are part of limited editions of ten and are professionally molded and cast at MST Bronze in Toronto. There are also a few unique works in mixed media
Variations on a Theme of Pink • 14 artworks
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This series features works where pink and its variations are the main attraction. The works are gestural [...]
This series features works where pink and its variations are the main attraction. The works are gestural and happy with movement and personality
Blue and Green • 14 artworks
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Blue and Green have a calming and meditative effect. When used in a painting there are so many variations [...]
Blue and Green have a calming and meditative effect. When used in a painting there are so many variations available making the creative process a true journey in itself.
Several of these paintings have been inspired by American abstract expressionist Joan Mitchell (1925 - 1922), while others are in the textured style of the late Canadian abstractionist Jean Albert McEwen (1923 - 1999)
Several of these paintings have been inspired by American abstract expressionist Joan Mitchell (1925 - 1922), while others are in the textured style of the late Canadian abstractionist Jean Albert McEwen (1923 - 1999)
Eclectic Vision • 13 artworks
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This series has been inspired by the works of several of the great Abstract Expressionists of Post World [...]
This series has been inspired by the works of several of the great Abstract Expressionists of Post World War II, which include Franz Kline, Hans Hoffmann, and Robert Motherwell.
Most of the paintings are gestural, otherwise known as 'action works'. There is a strong use of color, often red and sometimes pink, along with shades of grey and black, and almost always gold pulling the viewer into the work. Each painting begins with a textured application of Acrylic Gesso to create a design after which acrylic paint is applied allowing the underpainting to show through and add interest. Splatters, drips, and markings are a big part of the process.
Most of the paintings are gestural, otherwise known as 'action works'. There is a strong use of color, often red and sometimes pink, along with shades of grey and black, and almost always gold pulling the viewer into the work. Each painting begins with a textured application of Acrylic Gesso to create a design after which acrylic paint is applied allowing the underpainting to show through and add interest. Splatters, drips, and markings are a big part of the process.
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Biography
Joyce Fournier is a Canadian multidisciplinary painter and sculptor living and working in Toronto. Art is her true passion and she has had an extensive practice for more than 25 years.
Joyce's current focus is Abstract Expressionist painting using a palette of white, black, and gold to create gestural pieces in a variety of collections inspired by the works of Franz Kline, Robert Motherwell, and Pierre Soulages. It is the immediacy of gestural painting that excites her. She wants those in her audience to see what uniquely speaks to them, depending on their situation.
Her secondary practice is in sculpture, both abstract and figurative. Interpreting the human form was Joyce's first passion for which she was academically trained. Her most recent works are figurative sculptures in Clay and Bronze as well as mixed-media abstract wall sculptures (Formations Series).
Over the last fifteen years, Joyce has exhibited in solo and group shows within Canada and internationally. Featured on several occasions in American Art Collector magazine since 2009, her work is found in private and public collections in Canada, the USA, and Europe.
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Nationality:
CANADA
- Date of birth : 1958
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary Canadian Artists
Ongoing and Upcoming art events
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Influences
Education
1991 - 2025
Continuing Self teaching via workshops and online in Sculpture, Watercolor, Fluid Painting
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
2014 - 2014
Portrait Society of America Annual Conference
Washington,
District of Columbia,
United States
2013 - 2013
Portrait Society of America Annual Conference
Atlanta,
Georgia,
United States
2002 - 2007
Academic Painting and Drawing - Academy of Realist Art
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
1991 - 1996
Landscape painting and Plein Air Painting - Buckhorn school of Fine Art
Buckhorn, Kawarthas,
Ontario,
Canada
Artist value certified
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Achievements
Prizes and Awards
2022
Woman's Essence Woman Artist Award
Paris,
France
2020
Woman's Essence Woman Artist Award
Rome,
Italy
2018
International Artist Magazine Abstract / Experimental Art Challenge - Third Prize
Scottsdale,
Arizona,
United States
2016
Portrait Society Of America Members Competition - Finalist - Landscape Category
Tallahassee,
Florida,
United States
2010
Palm Art Award - Certificate Of Excellence
Leipzig,
Germany
2009
Palm Art Award- Award Of Merit
Leipzig,
Germany
Collective Expositions
2022
Woman's Essence - Musa International
Paris,
France
2020
The Palm Beach Show
Palm Beach County,
Florida,
United States
2020
Woman's Essence - Musa International
Rome,
Italy
2019
Red Dot Miami
Miami,
Florida,
United States
2017
Drawing 2017 - John B. Aird Gallery
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
2017
Beyond Perimeters - Arta Gallery
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
2017
Marziart International Galerie
Hamburg,
Germany
2015
L'arte Ascolta Il Cuore
Ferrara,
Italy
2014
14Th International Biennale Show
Florida Nina Torres Gallery,
United States
2010
Contemporary Art Network Exhibition
New York City,
New York,
United States
2009
Mirrors Of The Invisible - Amsterdam Whitney Gallery
New York City,
New York,
United States
2009
Biennale Internazionale Dell'arte Contemporanea
Florence,
Italy
2008
Palm Art Award Finalists Exhibition
Leipzig,
Germany
Publications & Press
2007
Biennale Internazionale Dell'arte Contemporanea- Sesta Edizione
Florence,
Italy
2009
Magazin'art- Biennial Guide To Canadian Artists In Galleries
Montreal,
Quebec,
Canada
2009
Biennale Internazionale Dell'arte Contemporanea- Settima Edizione
Florence,
Italy
2011
American Art Collector - Taking Shape: Exploration Of Today’s Figurative Art
Scottsdale,
Arizona,
United States
2011
Magazin’art- Biennial Guide To Canadian Artists In Galleries
Montreal,
Quebec,
Canada
2013
American Art Collector- Art Lover’s Guide To Collecting Fine Art In Canada
Scottsdale,
Arizona,
United States
2017
International Artist Magazine Edition 118- Abstract / Experimental Art Challenge
Scottsdale,
Arizona,
United States
2018
American Art Collector Issue 148- Spontaneous Expression
Scottsdale,
Florida,
United States
2019
American Art Collector Issue 170- Destination Canada
Scottsdale,
Arizona,
United States
2020
Laura Francesca Di Trapinii- Woman's Essence The Women Of Contemporary Art
Rome,
Italy
2020
House &Amp; Garden Uk- The Art Edit
London,
United Kingdom
2021
International Artist Magazine- Joyce Fournier - Wherever It Leads Editorial
Scottsdale,
Arizona,
United States
2022
Global News Toronto- Making A Difference: Artist Creates To Raise Funds For Ukraine
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
2022
Toronto Guardian - Charitable Choices: Joyce Fournier Founder Of Art For Peace
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
2022
Laura Francesca Di Trapinii- Woman's Essence The Women Of Contemporary Art
Paris,
France
Solo Expositions
2025
Studio Tour
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
2023
Studio Tour
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
2022
Europartfair
Amsterdam,
Netherlands
2019
The Artist Project
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
2019
The Other Art Fair
Los Angeles,
United States
2019
The Other Art Fair
Chicago,
United States
2019
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
2018
The Artist Project
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
2017
The Artist Project
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
2016
The Artist Project
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
2015
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
2012
The Artist Project
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
2012
Sentimental - Studio Vogue Gallery
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
2011
The Artist Project
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
2010
The Artist Project
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
2009
The Artist Project
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
2008
The Artist Project
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
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Artworks by Joyce Fournier added to favorite collections: 257
Ode to Joan Mitchell
This series is a collection of works inspired by the paintings of American artist Joan Mitchell (1925 - 1992). I have always had a fond admiration for Mitchell's spontaneous style, and many of my recent works have somehow 'morphed' into creations along those lines
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Added Jul 12, 2024
Added Jul 15, 2024
'Wherever It Leads' Demonstration Article in International Artist Magazine Edition 138, April / May 2021
Reviews and comments
Comme toujours je trouve que vous êtes une peintre et sculptrice extraordinaire qui vaut le détour.
BRAVO À VOUS, JOYCE FOURNIER
Thank you so much Coco for your beautiful comment on my work!!
Très belle énergie qui vibre par-delà votre oeuvre et qui est très bien perceptible par le spectateur grâce au choix judicieux de couleurs dégradées insensiblement du bleu au vert . Félicitations c'est une oeuvre magnifique !
Merci Beaucoup Francois!
MAGNIFIQUE VIVACITÉ ET EUPHORIE EXALTANTE.
Beautiful composition. Dancing colors convey the taste of freedom.
Thank you so much! I am glad you like it!
Un petit message pour un grand merci pour l ajout a votre collection
Je vous souhaite le meilleur
G.
A quick message to thank you for adding this to your collection.
I wish you the best.
G.
Merci encore Francois-Pierre!
À la fois une grande lumière physique, spirituelle, et émotionnelle. Une expressivité gestuelle qui traduit une grande réflexion méditative. Une œuvre remarquable.
Merci Beaucoup Coco!
Très belle oeuvre qui captive notre regard instantanément , félicitations !
Œuvres très inspirantes ! J'aime beaucoup la série "Fluid"👏
Merci Beaucoup Nathalie!!
Une gestuelle et des coloris très expressifs et particulièrement touchants. Savoir faire chanter les couleurs comme cela c’est une très grande qualité artistique qui n’est pas donnée à tous les artistes. Une œuvre d’art qui a vraiment une belle âme. Divinement magnifique!
Merci Beaucoup Francois-Pierre!
Merci pour l'ajout de mes œuvres à cette belle collection !
Magnifique frénésie poétique et intense dans l’art de sublimer la couleur rose, devenant la plus belle de toutes les couleurs! Une œuvre qui a demandé un grand savoir-faire et une grande maturité artistique pour s’exprimer aussi "spontanément" et de façon aussi remarquable.
Une oeuvre audacieuse par sa force, sa composition, et son geste débridé. J’aime la liberté exaltante de cette artiste.
Quelles féérie et poésie de la couleur ! Un hymne à la gloire de vivre et à l’émerveillement.
Un art d’une grande vivacité et instantanéité, d’un grand dynamisme.
Artistique.
Thanks for adding ! Beautiful work !
This is so wonderful thank you so much for your kind words!!
Merci Beaucoup Francois-Pierre!!
Formidable œuvre époustouflante qui nous rentre directement dans l’âme et le corps, une œuvre d’une puissance authentique, un aboutissement expressif total. Une œuvre très impressionnante en symbiose avec la force de la vie et de l’univers, on y sent toute la grandeur de cette artiste.
Remarquable œuvre de par son dynamisme et sa profondeur. Une œuvre très inspirée et d’une grande vérité et authenticité, car directement sortie du subconscient. Une œuvre d’une grande beauté et très passionnelle qui ne peut laisser personne indifférent. Une pièce impressionnante qui marque en profondeur et qui est issue d’une artiste dotée d’une grande âme. Joyce Fournier est l’artiste peintre abstraite canadienne la plus impressionnante.
Merci pour l'ajout de mes tableaux à votre collection et je vous souhaite une très bonne et belle année 2025.
Merci Joyce de partager quelques unes de mes œuvres dans votre super collection
Un grand bravo pour vos œuvres variées , de grande qualité et également pour vos sculptures Bien à vous
Merci Beaucoup Rudolph's!
Merci Beaucoup Francois-Pierre!!!
Une belle œuvre exubérante de vie et de bonheur. J'adore.
Bonjour Joyce ! Je suis très heureuse de retrouver mon travail dans cette belle collection ! Merci d'apprécier mes créations. Avec toutes mes salutations de Corse, Anna !
You are very welcome Anna! Your work is wonderful and uplifting!