Enid Legros-Wise facts for kids

Enid Legros-Wise is a talented Canadian artist. She was born in 1943. She is famous for her beautiful ceramic art. Most of her artwork is made from a special material called porcelain.

Growing Up and Learning

Enid Legros-Wise was born in 1943. Her hometown is Gaspé, Quebec. She loved art from a young age.

Her Art School Days

She went to art school in Montreal. From 1961 to 1964, she studied at the École des beaux-arts de Montréal. Then, she continued her studies. From 1964 to 1966, she attended the Institut des Arts-Appliqués.

Studying Art in Paris

After Montreal, Enid moved to Paris, France. She wanted to learn even more about art. From 1966 to 1969, she worked in a special art studio. There, she learned from an artist named Francine DelPierre.

Her Amazing Artworks

Enid Legros-Wise creates art using fine porcelain. She started working with this material in the 1970s. Porcelain is a very delicate and beautiful type of ceramic.

The "Veritas" Project

One of her big projects is called "Veritas." This word means "truth" in Latin. It is a large art display. It has one thousand porcelain cups. These cups represent how people search for truth together. This artwork uses a simple, everyday object. It helps people think about art in a new way.

Where She Works

Enid Legros-Wise lives and works in her home region. This is the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec. Her art covers many types of ceramics. But her main focus is on fine porcelain. Her beautiful porcelain creations are known around the world.

Art Shows and Exhibitions

Enid Legros-Wise has shown her art in many places.

• 2007: Seduced by Clay, Lambton Art Gallery

Awards and Honors

Enid Legros-Wise has received many special awards. These awards celebrate her amazing work.

• The Croix de Chevalier from France (twice!)
• The Sarajevo Prize in Yugoslavia (1984)
• Gaspesian Cultural Merit Award (1996)
• She became a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (2007)

Books About Her Work

• The Creative Process (1997)