Laramée, Daniel

Sculptor

Working with red clay and acrylics paint the artist presents his series of characters with very particular traits.

Studied art and cinema (1974-75).  Life events lead him to follow a career as a specialized Educator working with intellectually impaired adults.  However his interests and talents have always been focused towards the arts.

(1978-82) he was involved in the creation of a theatre troupe "Théâtre Des Trois Pommes" in Franklin, where he was responsible for the concepts and fabrication of the décor and set design.

In 1980, he studied architectural technology worked on several projects in the greater Suroit region where he resides.  His interest in architecture has had an influence in his artistic works, especially with regards to his sense of measurements proportions and equilibrium.

In 2000, after a get-together with a local, sculptor Daniel returns to his early passion for artistic expression.

Two years later he shows his works with Valédar.  He presents two of his pieces at an exposition and receives the prized "Prix du sculpteur"

The winter of 2003, sees the realization of his first bronze sculpture.

The following year 2004 he exhibits in several Quebec galleries.

Summer of 2006 he has his first solo exhibit in the Museum of Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

Working with red clay and acrylics paint the artist presents his series of characters with very particular traits.  With the touch of his fingers, his spirit and imagination he creates living vibrant beings.  The universe of this artist is imprinted with finesse integrity and lightness.

The artist gets inspired by the activities of daily living and transforms them into the extraordinary.  He plays with stereotypes and has fun with them as in for example his voluptuous women with wide fabrics to add lightness.

His characters are both simple and whimsical easily distinguished by their messy hair and silky-smooth faces.