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Pierre Bellemare
Pierre Bellemare’s fundamental inspiration is characterized by energy, rhythm and action, in relation to different cultural and musicians’ mosaics. Through the use of color, light, texture and elements of calligraphy, musical creations unfold on canvas.
FOR THE ARTIST, COLOR HOLDS A VIBRATION AKIN TO MUSIC.
This vibration invites us to see a world expressed through the power of abstraction, rather than pictures or words. This freedom of gesture, in full awareness of the present moment, relies on a foundation that springs from an amalgam of knowledge and artistic spontaneity. For the creator, design, balance and structure are essential to deeply and powerfully express a painting in all its uniqueness.
Pierre Bellemare holds a background in art and a bachelor’s degree in graphic communications. As a computer graphics designer, he founded the agency Bellemare Graphic Design. He has realized several national and international assignments, some of which were published in over 65 countries.
As a painter, he has exhibited his work in various galleries in Canada and the United States. He also participated in group exhibitions in both Canada and Europe.
Since he started devoting himself fully to his art, travel and music have become Pierre Bellemare’s greatest sources of inspiration. The cultures of different countries he visited in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, have inspired vibrant colors that he uses with great pleasure as integral elements of his paintings.
His paintings have found a home in private and corporate collections in North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania.
ACADEMICS
- BACCALAUREATE IN GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION, BAV UNIVERSITÉ LAVAL
- DEC IN PLASTIC ARTS CEGEP OF TROIS-RIVIÈRES
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
- Rythme symphonique ”, Grand Théâtre de Québec, 2015
- Connection ”, Espace Le 2673, Montreal 2015
- “Bellemare”, Galerie Ambiance, Montreal 2013
- “The Power of U2 Music on Canvas”, Galerie Émeraude, Montreal 2011
ART GALLERIES
- Art Life Gallery, Saint-Raphël, Saint-Tropez, 2018-
- Les Galeries Bartoux, 2017-
- Denison Gallery, Toronto, 2018-
- Jutra’s Art gallery, Toronto 2016-2018
- Galerie Perreault, Quebec 2015-
- Galerie Bloom, Montreal 2015-2017
- Gallery 133, Toronto 2013-2015
- Ambiance Gallery, Montreal 2012-2014
- Galerie Beauchamp, Baie-Saint-Paul 2010-2014
- Galerie Beauchamp Toronto 2010-2014
- Galerie Beauchamp, Quebec 2010-2014
- Galerie Émeraude, Montréal 2010-2012
- Koyman Galleries, Ottawa 2011-2012
- The Village Gallery, Mississauga 2010-2012
- Je Reviens Gallery, New York 2006-2008
- Rendez-Vous Art Gallery, Vancouver 2005-2008
- Galerie Brigitte Desroches, Montreal 2005-2009
- Galerie Michel-Ange, Montreal 2005-2009
- Galerie Yvon Desgagnés, Baie-Saint-Paul 2005-2007
- Galerie Le Chien d’Or, Quebec 2005-2009
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
- Summer Heat / Naples, Florida / East West Fine Arts 2019
- Blossom / Saint-Raphaël, France / Art Life Gallery 2019
- Group Show / Courchevel, France / Galeries Bartoux 2018
- Meet the artist, Galerie Perreault 2016
- Night of galleries, Galerie Nob Hill, Quebec 2015
- Mural festival, Live painting, Bloom Gallery, Montreal 2015
- Nuit blanche, Live painting, Hotel Germain, Montreal 2015
- Galerie Beauchamp, Live painting, Nuit des galeries 2012
- Quebec City Convention Center, Sport Accord 2012
- Metro Toronto Convention Center, 2010/2012/2013
- Selected for the Biennial Internazionale dell’Arte Contemporanea 2009, Florence, Italy
- Divins les Dix-XX, Galerie Michel-Ange, Montreal 2008
- Travel Diaries, Galerie Michel-Ange, Montreal 2007
- Souvenirs de voyages, Galerie Michel-Ange, Montreal 2006
- Château Beaufief, Mazery, France 2004
- Château Dufresne Museum, Montreal 2003
- American Can Complex, Montreal 2003
- Château Dufresne Museum, Montreal 2003
- American Can Complex, Montreal 2003
BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Magazine Capitale Design Sylvie Lamothe, See the music on canvas, Winter 2016
- Prestige Magazine Gilles Levasseur, Pierre Bellemare, artist without borders, Fall 2015
- Magazine Enter Marie-Ève Rochon, A new path for the acquisition of contemporary paintings, Winter 2014
- Sofadéco Magazine Sylvie Laberge, Workshop visit, Summer 2013
- Prestige Design Magazine Caroline Bergeron, The Power of Music on Canvas, Fall 2012
- Magazin’art Dominic Villeneuve, Pierre Bellemare paints passion and the energy of music, Summer 2011
- Luxury Magazine Johanne Martin, Pierre Bellemare … or art without borders, Spring 2011
- Magazine Parcours David Gauthier, A perspective … through abstraction, Fall 2010
- Sofadéco Jean Frenette magazine, Happiness as a backdrop … Summer 2010
- Magazin’art Biennial directory of Canadian artists in galleries, 2005-2010
- Magazine Parcours Jacques Bélanger, Between passion and appeasement, Nov. 2008
- Agenda Art Québec 2007, Éditions Util
- Art Québec Calendar 2007
- Guide de Roussan, Art market in Quebec painters and sculptors, 2006
CORPORATE COLLECTIONS
- Desjardins Collection
- McKinsey & Company
- Norton Rose Fulbright
- BMW Quebec City
- Couach Shipyard
- Shanghai Homoo Urban Planning Co. Ltd
- Quebec Institute of Public Administration
- SM International Group
- Pacific Life / Toronto
- Lexus Boulevard
- Canada Direct
- Caisse Desjardins de la Chaudière – Headquarters
- OroSphère Clinic
- MCB Signature Clinic
- Sainte-Foy Toyota
- Rib N Reef Steakhouse & Cigar Lounge
- Poitras & Poitras Corporation
SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT
- The Lighthouse Children and Families
- CHU Foundation
- Doctor Julien Foundation
- Desjardins Foundation
- Lévis Social Pediatrics Center
- Kanpe Foundation
- Jeunesses Musicales of Canada Foundation
- Fondation Arts Études / Evenko
ASSOCIATIONS
- Federation of Canadian Artists
- RAAV (professional artist member)
- ENOAC / digital warehouse of contemporary artistic works
- CARFAC