"Dévoilement" sera présenté à l'exposition : "UN PORTRAIT : Le Visage que nous présentons au monde " Du 4 Mars au 27 Mars 2008 À la galerie John B. Aird à Toronto
Édifice MacDonald, 900 rue Bay, Toronto, Ontario. Tel: 416 928 6772.
"Unveiling" will be featured in the exhibition : "A PORTRAIT:The Face we present to the world " March 4th- March 27th, 2008 at the John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto.
MackDonald Block, 900 Bay Street, Toronto. tel: 416 928 6772
Opening reception is on Thurday March 6th, 18:00-20:00
Born into a family of French and Canadian artists ( her father's uncle was the renowned canadian painter Clarence Gagnon ) Marina Dieul began visiting european museums at a young age. It was during these visits that she absorbed the talent of the great masters.
She quite naturally followed her artistic vocation and completed her studies in Fine Arts in France. She received her diploma with distinction, the jury recognizing in particular the quality of and commitment to her work.
Her focus is primarily Still Life, Trompe I'Oeil and Portraiture. Her mastery of painting techniques allows her to go beyond mere likeness to express the interiority of her model. The portraits of Marina Dieul are distinguished by their sensitivity, grace and harmony. She is especially known for her babies and toddlers portraits, powerful and delicate at the same time.
She has been commissioned by many notables, including Baron Empain's family, and Général Bée's family. The artist has lived and worked for some years now in Montreal.
Portrait fees start at Can $ 950 for a head and shoulders in charcoal, Can $ 3000 in oil.
Awards: 2008: First prize, People and Life category, Masterpiece Elite Salon Contest. -2008: invited into the International Guild Of Realism -2008: " 22 months" is finalist in the Figurative Category of the 4th International Arc Salon Competition , Art Renewal Center. -2008: Invited as Honorary Member in the Gallery of Canadian Drawing Masters, Drawing Society of Canada. -2007: Finalist in the Portrait and Figure competition, International Artist Magazine. -2007: Grand Prize, Junction Art Festival, Toronto. -2007 : Finalist Portrait and Figure category, The Artist's Magazine 24th Annual Art Competition. -2007 : Two trompe-l'oeil finalists, Still life category, The Artist's Magazine 24th Annual Art Competition. -2007 : Finalist Kingston Prize, Canadian Portrait Competition. -2007 : First Place, Dry media category, Richeson Portrait and Figure Competition. Juror: Everett Raymond Kinstler. -2006 : Honorable mention, International Competition, Portrait Society of Canada.