Description
The artwork Dualité, created for the exhibition À la force d’une terre, explores both the destructive power of wildfires, which rage during intense summer heat, and the comforting warmth of the hearth, essential during harsh winter cold.
While the red section represents fire, the black sections evoke the doors of a fireplace and ashes. The textures seen in the piece were created using urethane painted with acrylic and matte and glossy spray paint.
This work showcases Mathieu Rousseau’s creativity in his use of lines and materials, allowing him to express a unique artistic concept developed throughout the exhibition À la force d’une terre.
Artist Biography
Born in Dolbeau-Mistassini in 1978, Mathieu Rousseau is a multidisciplinary artist working primarily with painting, ceramics, and wood. His work merges figuration and abstraction. His passion lies in painting, which he explores through a skillful use of line and color. His work has been exhibited at various artistic events in Canada and internationally (France, Italy, Spain, and the United States). His creations are featured in several collections, including those of the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC), the Musée Louis-Hémon, and the Mouvement Desjardins.