Estuaire
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October
15
Highlights
- Conférence de Catherine Sheedy: 'Le matériau a l'origine de mes créations' |
- Discussion avec les artistes |
75011 , PARIS
Informations
Estuaire
Catherine Granche, Kathy Ouellette, Catherine Sheedy
A vast expanse of water that crosses the territory and punctuates both their daily lives and their creativity, the St. Lawrence River inspires and unites the approach of these three Québec artists. A metaphor for their formal research, the estuary is the place where fresh and salt water mingle, between river and sea. It is the call of the open sea, where their artistic practices and studio explorations meet and take shape around ceramics and metals, as well as collected, shaped, and repurposed elements. Their attraction to the tides, drifting ice, and the artifacts washed up on along the shores are fragments of memory expressed in the form of jewellery.
Artists
Catherine Granche, Quebec City, Canada. Jeweller and artist. After working in scenography, teaching, and horticulture, Catherine Granche turned her focus to contemporary jewellery. Since graduating from the École de joaillerie de Montréal (2014), she has continued her training with renowned designers and educators through workshops and master classes. Represented by Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h, her work has been exhibited in Canada, the United States, and Europe and is part of private collections. She also occasionally works as a curator and writer.
Catherine Sheedy, Lévis, Canada. Jeweller and artist. After a Master’s degree in Visual Arts (2007), she devoted herself to contemporary jewelry, furthering her training under master and participating in artist residencies. Her creations have been featured in publications and exhibitions in Canada and internationally. She has received numerous honors, including the Jean-Marie Gauvreau Award, the highest distinction awarded by the Conseil des métiers d’art du Québec. Her works are part of private and public collections, including the Musée des métiers d’art du Québec, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, and the Musée des beaux-arts du Québec. She is represented by Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h.
Kathy Ouellette, Quebec, Canada. Jeweller and artist. Initially trained in Visual Arts (1998), K. Ouellette refined her practice in ceramics and subsequently in jewelry. Her work has been presented in solo and group exhibitions across Canada, USA and Europe. She is the recipient of several awards, including the Distinction Prize in Fine Crafts in 2023. Her professional engagement is also reflected in her curatorial work for exhibitions, notably contributing to Canada’s presence at the Révélations International Biennial in Paris, 2019. Her work has been featured in publications, including 500 Ceramic Sculptures: Contemporary Practice, Singular Works, published by Lark Ceramics Books.
