Élise Caron Canada

Élise Caron is a  Quebec painters who, through their distinctive artistic approaches, is dedicated to innovative pictorial research. Her work is characterized by compositions imbued with both intuitive intent and profound reflection. Her creative process is expressed through free, flexible, patient, and meticulous gestures.
At a very young age, her interest in the arts determined the direction she would take in her studies. She first studied visual arts at Cégep de Saint-Laurent, then fine arts at Concordia University, where she obtained a bachelor's degree in graphic design with a specialization in illustration. For about ten years, Élise Caron worked as a graphic designer in various advertising studios and taught graphic design, while also pursuing  painting. She deepened her knowledge of watercolor techniques with Jean-Paul Ladouceur and perfected her skills in Western calligraphy. In 1983, Élise Caron participated in several group exhibitions, and in 1988, she organized her first solo exhibition.

 "The composition of my works stands out for its refined, abstract, and contemporary approach to form, color, and space. Their design is initially based on an Eastern approach and inspiration. After perfecting my brushwork and ink skills in Chinese calligraphy, I was able to personalize my style and develop a completely unique technique that I transferred to the medium of acrylic. The black line, which in its dynamics refers to Chinese calligraphic lines, is reduced to its essence. The form describes the apparent reality of the subject, while the vital energy, called Ch'i or breath of life, infuses the painting with its initial strength and energy. For its part, Western influence introduces a dynamic and contemporary aspect to the work. I prefer acrylic medium, which allows me to create my own colors, so that I can play with infinite possibilities and thus create the desired shades and intensities with the most perfect subtleties. I create a color palette filled with joy."