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André Monet
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Background Information about André Monet
Introduction
André Monet portrays the pop icons of our time in expressive, large-format collages. Not only does he capture our fascination with celebrity culture, but also the complexity of the stars’ individual personalities. Human, vulnerable, and exalted at the same time, these charismatic celebrities bring us under their spell.
The Canadian artist honours the late David Bowie with a portrait of unique intensity, stylishly embracing the music legend’s enigmatic aura. When selecting his subjects, Monet draws inspiration from the spirit of the times. For instance, he has created stunning portraits of Rihanna, Jay-Z, and celebrated actress Cate Blanchett.
In his incisive pop-art style, Monet reinterprets photographs in minutely detailed collages consisting of text and acrylics. The extreme contrast between light and shadow lends the faces a dramatic expressiveness. Carefully selected colour accents complete the compositions. The scraps of text, maps, and writing are not random; they are directly related to the subjects’ biographies and achievements.
In the 1980s, Monet studied art and graphic design in his hometown, Montreal. His work has since been exhibited in numerous galleries across the world. In 2011, he was commissioned to produce an image of Prince William and Princess Kate to commemorate their royal wedding. In his distinctive style, he combines handcrafted finesse and emotionality to produce glamorous portraits.
Daniela Kummle
The Canadian artist honours the late David Bowie with a portrait of unique intensity, stylishly embracing the music legend’s enigmatic aura. When selecting his subjects, Monet draws inspiration from the spirit of the times. For instance, he has created stunning portraits of Rihanna, Jay-Z, and celebrated actress Cate Blanchett.
In his incisive pop-art style, Monet reinterprets photographs in minutely detailed collages consisting of text and acrylics. The extreme contrast between light and shadow lends the faces a dramatic expressiveness. Carefully selected colour accents complete the compositions. The scraps of text, maps, and writing are not random; they are directly related to the subjects’ biographies and achievements.
In the 1980s, Monet studied art and graphic design in his hometown, Montreal. His work has since been exhibited in numerous galleries across the world. In 2011, he was commissioned to produce an image of Prince William and Princess Kate to commemorate their royal wedding. In his distinctive style, he combines handcrafted finesse and emotionality to produce glamorous portraits.
Daniela Kummle
Bio
| 1965 | Born in Montreal, Canada |
| Studied Art and Graphic Design | |
| Lives and works in Montreal, Canada |
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
| 2014 | VIP, Galerie DeBellefeuille, Montreal, Canada |
| 2011 | Retrospective, Galerie Lydia Monaro, Montreal, Canada |
| 2010 | André Monet, Opera Gallery, New York, USA |
| 2008 | Brilliance of being, Thompson Landry Gallery, Toronto, Canada |
| 2007 | Caractères, Galerie Lydia Monaro, Montreal, Canada |
| 2006 | Mouvement de masse, Galerie Lydia Monaro, Montreal, Canada |
Group Exhibitions
| 2015 | Art Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Miami, USA |
| Context Art Miami, Miami, USA | |
| Toronto International Art Fair, Toronto, Canada | |
| Art Miami New York, New York, USA | |
| Art Palm Beach, Palm Beach, USA | |
| 2014 | Impressions of Singapore, Opera Gallery, Singapore, Singapore |
| The Great American Icons, Opera Gallery, Seoul, South Korea | |
| Toronto International Art Fair, Toronto, Canada | |
| Expo Chicago, Chicago, USA | |
| Art Show Busan, Busan, South Korea | |
| 2013 | Nowness!, Art Walk and Opera Gallery, Cannes, France |
| The many faces of David Bowie, Opera Gallery, London, UK | |
| Contemporary icons, Art Walk and Opera Gallery, Oslo, Norway | |
| Paris Match, une histoire de couvertures, Opera Gallery, Paris, France | |
| 2012 | Visage, Opera gallery, Seoul, South Korea |
| Nobody else but you, Opera Gallery, Singapore, Singapore | |
| I want to be loved by you, Opera Gallery, Paris, France | |
| 2011 | Black and White, Opera Gallery, Seoul, South Korea |
| André Monet vs Jean-François Larieux, Opera Galley, Hong Kong, China | |
| Nuit Rouge, Galerie Lydia Monaro, Montreal, Canada | |
| 2010 | Small Sizes, Galerie Lydia Monaro, Montreal, Canada |
| Toronto International Art Fair, Toronto, Canada | |
| Face à face, Opera Gallery, Paris, France | |
| Les nuits blanches, Galerie Lydia Monaro, Montreal, Canada | |
| 2009 | X-mas exhibition, Galerie Lydia Monaro, Montreal, Canada |
| 2006 | Group Show, Thompson and Landry Gallery, Toronto, Canada |
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