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HÉLÈNE DESERRES: A DARING JOURNEY THROUGH VARIOUS ART FORMS
By Viviana Puello
Meet Hélène DeSerres, a worldrenowned artist who boldly pushes the boundaries of art with her daring and unique approach. She is a master of multiple art forms, including painting, photography, sculpting, and designing. Hélène’s pieces range from abstract to impressionism, often featuring organic environments, wild animals, and abstract creations created using various media. Her bold and daring works have captivated audiences worldwide.
Hélène’s creative journey began with her passion for capturing the world around her through photography. Her love for the environment led her to explore other art
forms, such as painting and sculpture, to advocate for environmental conservation. Her early years laid the foundation for her multidisciplinary approach, allowing her to express her creativity in various ways. During this time, she discovered her true calling as a versatile and daring artist.
Hélène fearlessly delves into various mediums, pushing the boundaries of her creativity. From her photography roots, she uses her keen eye for detail and composition to advocate for environmental conservation. However, her artistic exploration doesn’t stop there. Hélène ventures into painting, sculpture, and design, further showcasing her versatility and dedication to expressing
“Friends” Mix Media on Canvasherself through different art forms. Her willingness to explore various art forms is a testament to her boundless creativity and passion for art.
Hélène DeSerres’ painting style showcases her dedication to environmental conservation, bringing to life vibrant landscapes and captivating scenes that highlight the beauty of nature. Her use of color and texture creates a sense of depth and emotion, immersing viewers in the environment she depicts. Hélène’s attention to detail is remarkable, as she carefully portrays the intricate patterns found in nature, capturing the essence of the natural world with precision and skill.
Her ability to convey movement is another aspect that sets her apart. Her brushstrokes seem to come alive, creating a sense of motion that draws the viewer into the scene, whether it’s the crashing waves of the sea or the gentle sway of grass in the wind.
Hélène’s passion for environmental conservation is evident in her subject matter, featuring endangered species or threatened habitats, reminding us of the urgent need to protect our planet’s biodiversity.
Through abstract art, Hélène unleashes her creativity boldly and daringly, using vibrant colors, unique shapes, and expressive brushstrokes to create dynamic and thought-provoking
works. Her abstract art invites viewers to interpret and engage with the art personally, sparking their creativity and emotions.
Her figurative paintings transport viewers to ethereal realms, seamlessly
blending the abstract with the figurative. Her ability to capture the essence of emotion and expression in her subjects is remarkable. Each painting tells a story, inviting viewers to create their own narratives and interpretations. Hélène invites us to explore the depths
“Mophead” Clay and Cotton Mop
“Redhead” Clay and Corn Hair
“Grandson Clay”
“Dreaming” Clay and Cord
of our imagination and find solace in the beauty of her art.
Hélène DeSerres uses color to bring vibrancy and life to her creations through paintings or photography. Her bold, rich hues bring energy and depth to her work, while softer, pastel shades create a sense of tranquility and serenity. Hélène’s color choices are always deliberate, conveying the mood and atmosphere of her subjects.
Hélène’s artistic skills extend beyond her paintings as she also displays her talent in photography. Her captured images depict the splendor of humankind, indigenous cultures, and untamed creatures, transporting viewers to their natural environments and providing a closer look at their elegance and potency. Through her photographs, Hélène emphasizes the significance of preserving cultural traditions and natural marvels for future generations. The sculpting process is another medium that Hélène DeSerres uses to bring her artistic vision to life. Starting with a lump of clay, she molds and shapes it with precision and care, adding intricate details that capture the essence of her subject. Her sculptures
undergo a meticulous casting process to transform them into bronze, ensuring their durability and longevity.
Hélène DeSerres’ design work showcases her ability to translate her artistic vision into visually stunning creations, from art to jewelry design. Her attention to detail and innovative use of materials showcase her skill as a designer, creating aesthetically pleasing
and practical pieces.
Hélène DeSerres is based in Montreal, Canada, and splits her time between her studio in Montreal area and south Florida during the cold Canadian winters. This allows her to draw inspiration from both the vibrant city life and the serene beauty of nature. Hélène constantly experiments with new techniques and styles, challenging herself to evolve as
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an artist. She remains committed to her mission of raising awareness for environmental conservation through her art.
CAN YOU DESCRIBE YOUR ARTISTIC STYLE?
As an intuitive artist, over the years, my paintings have become abstract with some hidden figurative images .
WHAT IS YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS?
In the last few years, I have been producing abstract work , the result of intuitive painting. Playing with colours, exploring various techniques for different effects.
I love to play with shapes and forms, I like challenging ideas and create in an organic way. My eclectic journeys account for a lot: from watercolors to clay, from lost-wax to bronze, from pencil to acrylic, all these materials serve as my backdrop and it is with lightness that I try to transform them into works which I describe as intuitive.
HOW AND WHEN DID YOU DISCOVER YOU WANTED TO BE AN ARTIST?
“It was always my childhood dream when would spend hours in my coloring books and later draw with my Prismacolor crayons; I would daydream and wonder what it would be like to be a “real” artist.
For many years, I always explored different workshops to learn new techniques.
Then, finally, in my fifties, when “my job as a mother” was over, I could explore full time, the various facets of creating art.”
WHAT MESSAGE DOES YOUR WORK TRANSMIT TO YOUR AUDIENCE?
As I am an intuitive artist, I try to capture the feelings of the moment, or images from past trips to seek beauty in nature and share my perception to others.
HAS ANY PART OF YOUR STORY INFLUENCED WHAT YOU DO NOW?
All the numerous life experiences, my art exploration in sculpture, jewelry making, painting in various media are somewhat reflected in what I do now. all is part of who and what I am.
“The Mask” Mix Media on CanvasAWARDS, RECOGNITIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
- 2023 ATIM’s Top 60 Masters of contemporary Art
- 2020 ARTYA award artist of the year award
- 2018 ATIM’s Top 60 Masters of contemporary Art;
- 2018 ARTYA award artist of the year award
- 2015 Cercle artistes peintres et sculpteurs du Quebec 1er GRAND
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- 2015 ATIM’s Top 60 Masters of contemporary Art
- 2014 TIMELESS AWARD – Top 60
artists – Art tour international 2014 Mention Honorable – Artavita.com 8e concours international d’art
- 2012 MÉDAILLE D’ARGENT –photographieExposition internationale Constanza, Roumanie
- Grand concours annuel du Cercle des Artistes, peintres et sculpteurs du Québec, Gala Internationale des arts visuels, Montréal: 2011-
- 2008 Cercle artistes peintres et sculpteurs du Quebec1e Grand Prix en photo
- 2007 Cercle artistes peintres et sculpteurs du Quebec1e Grand Prix en photo–
- 2000 Cercle artistes peintres et sculpteurs du Quebec3e Grand Prix en photo
- 1999 Cercle artistes peintres et sculpteurs du QuebecMédaille d’Argent en sculpture
- 1996 Grande Distinction toutes catégories
- 1995Prix d’Excellence et nomination en mix-médias –
- Mention d’Honneur en aquarelle1994
– Prix d’Excellence en aquarelle @hdeserres
bywww.helenedeserres.com
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