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Francine Laurin was born in Ste-Scholastique, Mirabel, Québec. She graduated in Fine Arts and in Psychology from the University of Québec in Trois-Rivières. She did additional training in sculpture and glass at the Art Foundry Bourassa in St-Robert, Québec.

Francine Laurin expresses herself through painting and sculpture. She works in various media: bronze, blown-glass, polished metal, cement, resin, clay and acrylic. Being herself of Native American origin and having been married to a Native American Micmac, her art naturally illustrates her Native American roots. She says that her Amerindian roots are the reason why she is fascinated by the innate spirituality of Amerindian people. For Francine, harmony with nature is a sign of divine perfection. It is with love for Mother Earth and its creatures that she creates these images which depict the union between the one who exists and the one who shares the sacred circle of life.

Each of the artist’s images was inspired by a special thought that she shares with us. She places it in our heart, so that each of us may live in abundance and peace.

Live each of her images with meditation… as they are her gift to each of us.

The artist was the winner of the Best Project Award for the creation of a trophy for the « Business of the Year » Gala, MRC Maskinongé, Québec, in 1990.

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Résumé

Place of Birth: Ste-Scholastique, Quebec
Currently resides in the Province of Quebec, Canada

STUDIES

  • 1996 Ongoing training in sculpture, Art Bourassa Foundry, St-Robert, Quebec
  • 1990-1992 Certificate in Psychology, University of Quebec in Trois-Rivières (U.Q.T.R.), Quebec - Sculpture and glass
  • 1990 Bachelor in Fine Arts, University of Quebec in Trois-Rivières, Quebec
  • 1987 DEC in Fine Arts, CEGEP Joliette de Lanaudière, Quebec
  • 1984 Drawing and painting, Community Centre, Rawdon, Quebec
  • 1981 Painting, Community Centre, Laval-des-Rapides, Quebec
  • 1980 Drawing, Art Centre, Deux-Montagnes, Quebec
  • 1970 Painting Class, Art Centre, St-Eustache, Quebec

MEDIA USED IN PAINTING:

Acrylic, crayon, charcoal, oil, pastel

MEDIA USED IN SCULPTURE:

  • Bronze
  • Blown-glass
  • Polished metal
  • Cement
  • Resin
  • Clay
  • Acrylic

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

  • 2009 Félix Leclerc Center, Native Indian exhibition La Tuque, Quebec
  • 2007-2008 L’App’Art Gallery, Trois-Rivières, Quebec
  • 2007 Maison Trestler, Vaudreuil, Quebec
  • 2007 Léon’Art Gallery, St-Léon-le-Grand, Quebec
  • 2006 Symbole Art Gallery, Montréal, Quebec
  • 2006 Berick Gallery, Bromont, Quebec
  • 2005 Maison du Notaire, Trois-Pistoles, Quebec
  • 2005 Maison Antoine-Lacombe, Joliette, Quebec
  • 2003 Maison de la culture amérindienne, St-Hilaire, Quebec
  • 2003 Ursulines Museum, Trois-Rivières, Quebec
  • 2003 La Pierre angulaire, St-Élie-de-Caxton, Quebec
  • 1995 La Pierre angulaire, St-Élie-de-Caxton, Quebec
  • 1994 Clémantine Restaurant, Louiseville, Quebec
  • 1993 City Hall, Louiseville, Quebec
  • 1991 Coffee Shop/Bar L’Embuscade, Trois-Rivières, Quebec

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

  • 2007 Le Dragon Gallery, Mons, Belgium
  • 2007 Clark Gallery, Naucelles, France
  • 2007 Jeanlin Gallery, Espéranza, France
  • 2005 Soleil Gallery, Virton, Belgium
  • 2003 Atelier D-Sy, Bruxelles, Belgium
  • 2002 Du Dragon Gallery, Mons, Belgium
  • 2002 Le Miroir Gallery, Mont-sur-Marchienne, Belgium
  • 2001 Jeanlin Gallery, Guisson, France
  • 2001 Center of Wisdom for Native Indian, Bruxelles, Belgium
  • 2000 Native Indian Museum, Recogne, Belgium
  • 1998 Alti Fagi Gallery, Hauts-Pays, Belgium
  • 1995 Cultural Centre, Philippeville, Belgium
  • 1995 Cultural Centre, Montigny-le-Tilleul, Belgium
  • 1995 Thy-le-Château Castle, Thy-le-Château, Belgium
  • 1992 Cultural Centre, Soisson, France

AWARDS

  • 1990 Chamber of commerce of the MRC of Maskinongé: Winner of the Best Project for the creation of the trophy awarded at the «Business of the Year » Gala

BIBLIOGRAPHY

  • Francine Laurin. « La Vie des amérindiens », 2004

ASSOCIATIONS

  • 2006 Founder of the Léon’Art Gallery, St-Léon-le-Grand
  • 1997 Member of the group Artémise de Gounies, Belgium
  • 1993-1998 Vision des arts de Louiseville, Louiseville, Quebec (Founder Member)
  • 1995 Association of Quebec Painters
  • 1993 Founder of the Élan de St-Alexis-des-Monts Gallery, Quebec
  • 1993 Member of the group Entr’Artistes, Trois-Rivières, Quebec

OTHER PROJETS

  • 2000 Planning and management of the artists’ exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Marcelle Ferron, Louiseville, Quebec
  • 1999 Conception and distribution of a calendar for collection - Year 2000
  • 1987-1989 Teaching Painting at Maskinongé - Organizing students’ exhibitions, Louiseville, Quebec
  • 1983-1986 Conception of the Coop Café des artistes, Louiseville, Quebec

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