Alexis Vanasse

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The works of Alexis Vanasse weave unexpected encounters between objects of diverse natures. A vase holding a flower stands alongside the reflective bands of construction workers. These improbable yet poetic scenes invite us to observe materials, their textures, and perhaps perceive an unexpected harmony. The artist’s poetry reveals itself as much in his compositions as in the titles he gives them.

Biography

Originally from Drummondville, Canada, Alexis Vanasse holds a bachelor’s degree in visual and media arts from Université Laval and is represented in several private collections. An interdisciplinary artist-researcher, he explores sculpture, installation, photography, and literary poetry. Previously supported by the generosity of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, he also received funding from the Première Ovation grant program in 2024 for his relational project Repères et liaisons.

Since the summer of 2020, Vanasse has worked alongside Huron-Wendat artist Ludovic Boney, served as a technician for the Manif d’art Biennial, and as an exhibition mediator at the artist-run center VU Photo in Québec City. In addition to participating in numerous group exhibitions across Québec and Ontario, he presented his second solo exhibition at Projet Casa.

Since 2022, he has held four solo exhibitions, including two scheduled for the Québec City Biennial in 2025. He also exhibited his work at the 9th edition of the FAAQ in 2023 and at Plural Art Fair in 2024.

An emerging artist, Vanasse has received coverage on platforms such as Radio-Canada, À l’est de Vos empires, Ligne Magazine, In Situ Magazine, and various regional newspapers. He is carving out a distinctive presence in the art scene and was awarded the Foire en art actuel Prize in 2023.

Source: Artist’s website