ABOUT THE ARTIST

Jacques was born in Montreal in 1961. He started painting at the age of 16.  The family moved from Montreal to the Niagara region and Jacques was encouraged to enter his work in juried shows. Jacques attended the Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCADU) to study illustration and editorial graphic design. Upon graduating with honours, he started a career in publishing.

Jacques has worked with clients in Canada’s leading publishing companies and won numerous awards. Among many others, Jacques has held the title of Art Director at Canadian House & Home, City & Country Home and International Architecture & Design magazine published in association with Sotheby’s. Throughout his career in publishing, Jacques has kept up his interest in painting, evolving from figurative to non-objective expression. Jacques has returned to the Niagara region and lives in Fonthill.

His artwork is included in private and corporate art collections throughout Canada, the U.S., and Europe.

ARTIST STATEMENT

Exploring two-dimensional spacial relationships with form and colour has always been my main interest. For myself, it was a natural progression from graphic design to fine art. Resolving a layout with typography, images and text is not much different than resolving space on a canvas with form, line and colour.

My intention with the work is to communicate a feeling, emotion, or energy that speaks to and engages the viewer. The challenge is in trying to maintain just the right combination of control and spontaneity to keep the work focused but not stifled. The process involves applying and removing paint and other media until the composition is solid and expresses my original intent. Every painting as an adventure and I want viewers to feel that they have been along for the journey.