The steam punk influence is evident in portraits of Marie-Eve Landry. the energy of the background abstraction lends to the personality of the works and the women portrayed in them.
Born in Gaspé Peninsula, Marie-Eve Landry exploits her artistic talent very early. Singing, drawing and writing were her first means of expression. Intiated to mixed media at the age of 25 years old, she discovers a fabulous way of expression, other than words, to express her ideas "outside the box". Self-taught, it will take nearly 15 years of exploration to clearly identify a source of inspiration that carries meaning for her : the human. And it’s in 2015 that she finally dares to get out of her studio. Oops I Did It She dared! She dared to do what was not allowed. And it is with a sarcastic look at you that she seems to apologize. In facts, she simply likes to disobey and to provoke reactions. The human, through his greatness and his vices, is the heart of her inspiration. Assuming her own vices, impulses and contradictions, her works testify both a rage of being and nonchalance, a concern for details and interest for chaos and a contradictory tendency for elegance and decadence. The human personality is a complex thing and the use of mixed media allows her to express this complexity and depth. She uses spray painting, brush and spatula and sometimes, her hands dive directly in the substance. All instincts and paths are allowed. Don’t worry, I’ll be ready…to rumble !
Indeed, this woman will be ready soon. But she will not be ready for what you might think. With her "bad girl" attitude, she prepares to fight the stereotypes describing women as docile and submissive. She is a fighter! The artist, through her works, seeks to highlight the inner strength and combativity of women. From the "Not So Romantic" series, where lace face against the characters' rebellious attitudes, this artwork is a nod to the era of the 1950s, when much work still needed to be done for women's rights. Comments are closed.
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