Michèle Lorrain facts for kids

An artwork by Michèle Lorrain called Finforfoufoi

Michèle Lorrain is a Canadian artist who creates amazing works using painting and installation art. Painting is when artists use brushes and colors on a surface, like a canvas, to make pictures. Installation art is a type of art where the artist creates a whole experience or environment, often using different objects and materials in a specific space. It's like stepping into a piece of art!

About Michèle Lorrain

Michèle Lorrain was born in 1960 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Today, she lives and works in a place called Sainte-Louise, Quebec. She studied art at two different universities: first at Université Laval, and then she earned a higher degree in Fine Arts from the Université du Québec à Montréal. This means she spent many years learning and practicing her art skills.

Her Artworks and Exhibitions

Michèle Lorrain is known for her unique art pieces. One of her cool installation artworks is called in my yard. This piece was set up in September 2015 on the north wall of the Vimont Community Center in Laval, Quebec. Imagine seeing a large piece of art built right onto a building!

Her art has also been shown in important places. For example, one of her paintings, Black Mirrors 02.15.22.13 from 2012, is part of the collection at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec. This means it's kept in a museum for people to see and enjoy. She also shows her art in special events called exhibitions, like the lost steps which was part of the Biennale internationale du lin de Portneuf from 2016 to 2017. These exhibitions are like temporary art shows where artists display their latest creations.

Michèle Lorrain continues to create and share her art, inspiring many people with her paintings and unique installations.