
"La décision" 30" x 24",Oil on linen.
76cm x 61cm, huile sur lin.
Artist

Portrait of Sylvie Fréchette, oil on linen , 34" x 40".
Portrait de Sylvie Fréchette, huile sur lin, 86cm x 102cm.
CANADIAN PORTRAITISTS SALUTE OUR TOP OLYMPIANS
MARCH 2-26 AT TORONTO ’S JOHN B. AIRD GALLERY
OPENING RECEPTION THURSDAY, MARCH 4
The Portrait Society of Canada salutes Canada’s top Olympic athletes in an extraordinary, month-long exhibition of contemporary portraits. Canadian Olympic Athletes: A Dialogue in Art will be on display March 2-26, 2010 at the John B. Aird Gallery in the MacDonald Block, 900 Bay Street , first floor, Toronto . The paintings will also be auctioned for sale on eBay.
The Opening Reception is Thursday, March 4, 6-8 p.m., with artists and a number of the athlete subjects in attendance. Brothers Paul and John Craig, track and field Olympians (1976 and 1980) will be guest speakers. The portrait of the two recently carrying the Olympic Torch, by artist Jean Harding, is one of 34 artworks on display and sale.
The exhibition is open to the public Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at no charge. Information is available at both the Gallery website and the Portrait Society of Canada website
Canadian Olympic Athletes: A Dialogue in Art features fine art portraits of living Canadian Olympians and Paralympians, created by professional portraitists across Canada . Most are in oils or acrylic, although there are 2 sculptures.
Portrait subjects include include Nathalie Lambert, Simon Whitfield, Donovan Bailey, Sasha Mehmedovic, Joannie Rochette, Sylvie Frechette, Ian Millar, Daniel Nestor, Helen Nichol, Jim Elder, Marc Gagnon, Brady Reardon, Clara Hughes, Eric Lamaze, Billy Bridges, Josh McGuire, Frazer Will, Yann Mathieu, Sammy Jo, Jennifer Robinson, Evert Baste, Barbara Ann Scott, Silken Laumann, Petra Burka, Lauren Woolstencroff, Tracy Cameron, Angus Mortimer, Ole Sorensen, Alex Baumann, Becky Kellar and Kalyna Roberge.
Portrait Society founder and President Veronica Kvassetskaia-Tsyglan points out that this significant exhibition celebrates not only the Vancouver Olympic and Paralympics Games, but also the artists’ unique involvement with Canadian Olympic athletes. “Both the athletes and artists reflect enthusiasm, energy and an exceptional ability to go the distance,” she says.
“It was a great inspiration and privilege to create these paintings,” Tsyglan concludes. “We wish all of our Canadian athletes the best of luck in Vancouver in 2010.”
For further information, contact:
Linda Litwack
416-782-7837
E-mail: lalitwack@rogers.comAthlètes Olympiques Canadiens: Un Dialogue Artistique
LES PORTRAITISTES CANADIENS RENDENT HOMMAGE À NOS OLYMPIENS
2-26 MARS À LA GALERIE JOHN B. AIRD À TORONTO
VERNISSAGE JEUDI 4 MARS
La Société de Portrait du Canada rend hommage aux athlètes Olympiques avec une magnifique exposition de portraits contemporains, qui durera un mois. Athlètes Olympiques Canadiens: un dialogue artistique sera exposé du 2 au 26 Mars 2010 à la galerie John B. Aird dans le bloc MacDonald, 900 Bay Street, premier étage, Toronto. Les peintures seront également mises aux enchères sur eBay
Le vernissage aura lieu Jeudi 4 Mars, de 18h à 20h, avec la présence des artistes et un certain nombre de leurs sujets athlètes. Les frères Paul et John Craig, Athlétisme (1976 et 1980) prendront la parole. Leur récent portrait portant la flamme Olympique par l’artiste Jean Harding, est l’une des 34 œuvres exposées et en vente.
L’exposition est ouverte au public du lundi au vendredi, de 10h à 18h, entrée libre.
Les informations sont disponibles sur le site web de la galerie ainsi que sur le site de la Société du Portrait du CanadaLes sujets choisis représentent Nathalie Lambert, Simon Whitfield, Donovan Bailey, Sasha Mehmedovic, Joannie Rochette, Sylvie Frechette, Ian Millar, Daniel Nestor, Helen Nichol, Jim Elder, Marc Gagnon, Brady Reardon, Clara Hughes, Eric Lamaze, Billy Bridges, Josh McGuire, Frazer Will, Yann Mathieu, Sammy Jo, Jennifer Robinson, Evert Baste, Barbara Ann Scott, Silken Laumann, Petra Burka, Lauren Woolstencroff, Tracy Cameron, Angus Mortimer, Ole Sorensen, Alex Baumann, Becky Kellar et Kalyna Roberge
La fondatrice et présidente de la Société du Portrait, Veronica Kvassetskaia-Tsyglan souligne que cette importante exposition célèbre non seulement les Jeux Olympiques et Para-olympiques de Vancouver mais aussi l’engagement exceptionnel des artistes avec les athlètes Olympiques Canadiens. « Les athlètes aussi bien que les artistes personnifient l’enthousiasme, l’énergie et une exceptionnelle persévérance. » dit-elle.
“La création de ces peintures était un grand privilège et une véritable inspiration » conclut Mme Tsyglan. « Nous souhaitons bonne chance à tous nos athlètes Canadiens à Vancouver en 2010 »
Pour de plus amples informations, contacter:
Linda Litwack
416-782-7837
Courriel: lalitwack@rogers.com
Marina Dieul was born in France. She showed great interest in painting and drawing from an early age, and her family encouraged her vocation. In early 2000, she moved to Montreal, Canada, where she now lives. She has since studied with Tim Stotz and Michelle Tully, former students of Ted Seth Jacobs. Her work has received numerous awards and honors, including the Kingston Prize, Salon International ( Greenhouse Gallery), the Artist Magazine, and has been extensively profiled in International Artist Magazine, among others. "Stroke of Genius " #2 and #3 (published by North Light Books) also features her work.
Most recently she won the William Bouguereau Best of Show Award, and first place in the drawing category at the Art Renewal Center Salon, and the Best of Show in the "Inspiring Figures" exhibition (Butler Institute of American Art). She is a member of the Portrait Society of Canada, the Portrait Society of America, and the International Guild of Realism.
-2012: Public’s choice Award, Kingston Prize, Drummondville
-2011: People’s choice Award, Portrait Society of Canada, Toronto, ON.
-2011: Finalist in the People & Figure competition, International Artist Magazine.
-2011, Honorable mention, Members only competition, Portrait Society of America.
-2011: 2 paintings finalists The Artist’s Magazine 27th Annual competition.
-2011: Second Place in the figurative category, Honorable mention in the still life category, + 5 works finalists, Art Renewal Center 20010/2011 ARC Salon.