Biography

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Originally from Lévis, Quebec, Marie-Josée Bilodeau has developed a free and instinctive artistic approach, shaped outside traditional academic frameworks. A self-taught artist, she has spent several years developing a distinctive visual language of her own.

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Inspired by the duality of life, her work is built around a striking contrast between black and white and vibrant colour. This visual dialogue becomes a poetic metaphor for shadow and light, simplicity and complexity, calm and intensity.

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In each of her works, the black-and-white section, created primarily with a brush, reveals a refined and realistic approach. Colour then transforms the surface. Applied mainly with a palette knife, it brings movement, texture and spontaneity. These two worlds coexist and respond to one another, creating a harmonious tension between realism and texture.

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The gaze holds a central place in her work. Even when the eye appears within the monochromatic portion of the painting, it remains in colour, creating a point of connection between the two worlds and inviting the viewer to engage with the subject.

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Over the years, Marie-Josée has participated in numerous art symposiums as well as group and solo exhibitions. Her work is currently represented by galleries in Ontario and Alberta, contributing to her growing presence in the Canadian art market.

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Through her subjects, particularly wildlife, she seeks to go beyond simple representation to reveal a presence, an emotion and a personality. Each work becomes an encounter where realism, texture and colour come together to tell a story.

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Today, Marie-Josée continues to evolve her visual language while remaining true to the essence of her work: contrast, emotion and the power of the gaze.

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