Official newsletter
Espace d’Expressions et de Création
Volume 17, No 74, February – March 2023
The month of February has arrived, bringing its share of events of all kinds, as usual: that is to say, the four exhibitions to be held immediately after the holidays. So, business quickly picked up. It was essential to get back to work quickly to prepare these presentations and set up a form of organization to carry out adequate and professional assemblies. Meeting deadlines, while innovating in the way things are done, is not always an easy task. As you know, we aim to offer great visibility to our artists by highlighting their talent, while promoting culture. We always strive for the best, in all spheres of the visual arts. For this reason, Espace d'expressions et de Création (EEC) is one of the few organizations that has survived after so many years. The recipe is, however, a little more complex than it seems.
Our mission is proud to support Montreal's diverse artists in their exceptional work. This philosophy that drives us has stood the test of time and has crossed many borders over the years. Naturally, we have strengthened ties between the different communities, and are continuing to do so. That's why we can boast of showcasing our creators, especially through various events such as Black History Month, Anti-Racism Week, etc.
From January 12, 2023, the montages of the exhibitions went well, then the openings, among others, at the Julio-Jean-Pierre library, through the collective exhibition Forces et couleurs bringing together artists such as Eneida Hernandez, Elaine Ng'endo Kinyanjui, Edzer Prophète, Frantz Louis, Edwige Joseph, Luis Jacinto Argumedes Mateus and Joseph André. At the office of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, the group exhibition Altérité was held, bringing together about twenty artists and photographers, then at Georges Laoun Optician (Saint-Denis Street), it is the collective exhibition Papillotage that settled, strong of thirty artists and photographers.
The solo exhibition
Fragment by our curator general Joseph André was on display at Georges Laoun Optician (Sherbrooke Street West). With this in mind, our director had given himself a great challenge, namely to realize some works in a limited time for his solo exhibition. It should be remembered that the programming was already loaded with the three other group exhibitions conceived as part of Black History Month. He brilliantly rose to the challenge, according to his
wishes, and exhibited his creations under the theme Fragment. The criticism was unanimous from those present at the opening.
This year, we made a difference thanks to the exceptional event organized by Commissioner Joseph André and the team from the office of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, as well as the exhibition and its shows presented by curator Jennifer Laoun-Rubenstein. The two openings were a great success both in terms of the number of people who participated and the atmosphere that prevailed. "Beautiful, grandiose and extraordinary" are all qualifiers describing these openings. In both cases, wine and good food accompanied these admirable works hanging on the walls, a gourmet and aesthetic mixture to the delight of those present. Our guests also took the opportunity to discuss many topics, including politics, due to the presence of Emmanuel Dubourg, Member of Parliament for Viau. The politician has been very generous in terms of time and attendance. He played the game to the fullest by agreeing to let his picture be taken with his admirers. A real gallery of selfies as a souvenir! And at Georges Laoun Optician, discussions revolved around artists and their works. In both cases, certificates were presented by the Right Honourable Justin P.J. Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Georges Laoun Optician and the Minister of the Environment, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault.
There are other artists, collaborators of the EEC, who also started the year well, artistically speaking, and rather on a high note Li Shi was at the Eleanor London Public Library Gallery in Côte-Saint-Luc: an exhibition with the theme A fine day Spring sunshine comes over all the world Like God gently touching my head Gives me a new life Then, Kim Pov Eap presented her works on the theme Soul and Universe at the Maison de la culture de Montréal-Nord. Dali Wu occupied a space in the Maison de la culture de Notre-Dame-de-Grâce with his exhibition on the theme of Cloud. As for our friend, Jennifer LaounRubenstein, liaison officer for artists at Georges Laoun Opticien as well as
multidisciplinary artist and curator, she continues to give her workshops at the Maison de la culture Marie-Uguay.
Artists are experiencing a form of frustration, because the sale of their creations is not there, that's for sure. However, exhibitions allow us to present new content as opposed to traditional modes of exhibition in spaces frequented onlyby enlightened shipowners. Thanksto its original formula, EEC manages to reach all types of audiences, including people who do not usually attend exhibitions. An exhibition remains a privileged medium to promote the work of artists. It also allows you to meet other people in the field, which might not have been the case in other circumstances. As you know, this is also one of our objectives, which is to allow our artists to network, to make connections, even if the primary goal remains to promote them.
We are currently working on a promise that has been made or simply on the normal step that we feel is necessary in the process of moving forward with EEC: to provide a space for creation, innovation and collaboration among artists, while always promoting diversity and inclusion. These themes are the very basis of our raison d'être.
It will always be a pleasure to welcome you, to allow you to visit the permanent exhibition, in our space located at 950, du Rosaire Street, Montreal H2R 3B1. Do not hesitate to call us at 514 8136068 for a future visit.
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The group exhibition under the theme of Altérité, a collaboration between the office of the Member of Parliament for Papineau, the Right Honourable Justin P.J. Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada and the Espace d'Expressions et de Création, continues. The artists: Gerda Crepsac, Eneida Hernandez, Frantz Louis, Hélène Marie Corbeil, Alla Zagorodniuc-Scoarta, Ecaterina Litvin, Martine Allard, Lavi Picu, Aberki Khadouj, Dali Wu, Jennifer Laoun-Rubenstein, Angel Cruz, Luis Jacinto Argumedes Mateus, Abdessamad Boubker, Li Shi, Doina Falcon, Nicole Bouchard, Martine Allard, Edwige Joseph, Melissa Torres, Kim Pov Eap, Maggie Romanovici, Edzer Prophète, Kateryna kobylianska, photographer Louis Santelli, sculptor Lilian Cuer and multidisciplinary artist and curator Joseph André. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
The group exhibition under the theme of Papillotage, held at Georges Laoun Opticien, also continues and presents the works of Khadouj Aberki, Harry Abilhomme, Joseph André, Nicole Bouchard, Frank Caracciolo, Marven Clerveau, Hélène-Marie Corbeil, Lilian Cuer, Benz Debrosse, Noëlle De Roo Lemos, Marguerite Dorion, Sendy-Loo Emmanuel, Eva Emmanuel-Lapointe, Doina Falcon, Marc-Alain Félix, Martine Fourcand, Shelley Freeman, Mélissa Gresseau, Eneida Hernandez, Luis Jacinto Argumedes Mateus, Edwige Joseph, Obed José, Kateryna Kobylianska, Valérie Lambert, Jennifer Laoun-Rubenstein, Ekaterina Litvin, Frantz Louis, Marjorie Lovinsky, Garfield Morgan, Elaine Ngendo Kinyanjui, Lavi Picu, Kim Pov Eap, Edzer Prophète, Carol Rabinovitch, Maggie Romanovici, Li Shi, Kesse Soumahoro, Melissa Torres, Dali Wu and Alla Zagorodniuc-Scoarta.
We also invite you to take a look at this https://www.voodoogallery.com/ site to discover a little more about the work of some of our artists collaborating with EEC.
Espace d'Expressions et de Création always offers works signed by true passionate artists. Canvases likely to dress, illuminate and animate a roomin your home, or even several! We invite you to see the works of some of our multidisciplinary artists: Alla Zagorodniuc-Scoarta and Joseph André, at the Centre Mont-Royal, located at 2200 Mansfield Street, Montreal H3A 3R8, Metro Peel.
Our friend artist Doina Falcon has the pleasure to participate in the " Voices of Spring" exhibition starting on March 21 until March 26 at the Leonardo Da Vinci Center, salle de Gouverneurs in Saint Leonard. You are all invited to the vernissage Saturday, March 25 at 1pm.
Dear artists,
Espace d'Expressions et de Création wishes to receive applications in order to program future exhibitions in the various partner spaces.
We invite you to send them to the following email addresses: josefkalolo@hotmail.com and espacedexpressionetdecreation@gmail.com.
Our next group exhibition Flamboiement will take place from April 19 to June 28 at the Julio Jean-Pierre Library located as part of the Festival des Arts de Montréal-Nord.
OBITUARIES
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Philippe Allard Gaudreau, the son of our friend and artist, Martine Allard. Tributes will be paid to him in Quebec and British Columbia.
Our hearts go out to our friend and wish her all the strength she needs to overcome her grief and continue her journey during this difficult time.
As usual, we will end our newsletter with thanks to, first, the team from the office of the Member of Parliament for Papineau, the Right Honourable Justin P.J. Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Georges Laoun Optician and Jennifer Laoun-Rubenstein stores, Sylvie Payette of Café de Da (Ahuntsic Internet Café), Sophie Lebeau and Montréal-Nord libraries, as well as Olympic frame, for their trust and contribution. We also thank the members of the board of directors and all the people who are watching over the grain to allow the good management of our organization. Finally, year after year, artists continue to create and explore new paths, despite everything, to keep arts and culture alive.
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