Laurence Belzile
December 2023 AiR
Born in Gaspésie, QC in 1994, Laurence Belzile now lives and works in Vancouver, BC. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University with a major in painting and drawing, and a Master of Fine Arts from Laval University. In recent years, she has exhibited her works in various group and solo exhibitions across Canada, including at the Richmond Art Gallery (BC), Champagne et Paradis Gallery (QC), Nuit Blanche Kelowna (BC), Montcalm Gallery (QC), and Kamouraska Art Center (QC). Her work has been supported by various instances, such as the Canada Council for the Arts (2023), and Première Ovation fund (2019, 2020, 2021). Her work is included in the City of Boucherville public collection as well as the Méduse collection.
Image: Laurence Belzile by Alexis Boulianne
During my time at the Similkameen Artist Residency I worked on an in-progress project started in 2022. This project consists of a series of abstract paintings and drawings exploring my relationship with the territories I inhabit and their influence in my work. I took advantage of the time and space given to me by this residency to keep working on this series. It was particularly refreshing to work alongside other artists and to delve into their practices as well. It also allowed me to get feedback from them and to gain a better understanding of their view on my work.
Laurence Belzile, Testimonial
SAR studio work, image courtesy of Laurence Belzile
SAR studio work, image courtesy of Laurence Belzile
SAR studio work, image courtesy of Laurence Belzile
SAR studio work, image courtesy of Laurence Belzile
SAR studio work, image courtesy of Laurence Belzile
SAR studio work, image courtesy of Laurence Belzile
SAR studio work, image courtesy of Laurence Belzile
SAR studio work, image courtesy of Laurence Belzile