Pierre Durette’s paintings are the result of ongoing research, both historical and art historical. With an interest in Bruegel the Elder, Byzantine art and stories of conquest and war, his works, have a catastrophic element to them: the canvas or blank paper take on the role of an unknown place under siege. White backgrounds create an empty pictorial space allowing the artist to focus on the narrative of his characters.
“Between the grotesque detail and the poetry of the ages, and where these two meet, I present a revision of linear time in a rigorous mix of centuries, cultures, and traditions.” Durette’s canvases incorporate faraway, aerial view and a conscious staging of characters, with meticulous attention to detail. Pierre Durette lives and works in Montreal, where he completed a BFA at the University of Quebec at Montreal.
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