SOLIDARTY - SOTHEBY'S INSTITUTE AUCTION

JULIE BRETON | MÉMOIRES No.6 - SolidArty Auction

I am trully honored to be part of SolidArty, an art auction to benefit Doctors Without Borders. Organized by Sotheby's Institute of Art Student Charity Auction in London UK, Solidarty is made up of 38 artist from 21 countries with artwork juried by Amira Gad, previously of the Serpentine Gallery, Witte de With and Emily Butler, of the Whitechapel Gallery. The auction is now live on Invaluable until July 17th, 2020.

The sale is curated as a dialogue between MFA graduates from leading London art schools and more established artists. For this event, SolidArty is used as a platform to showcase the work of a new generation of truly international talents and help them gain visibility when showing works physically has become challenging under lockdowns.

GALLERY MATTHIEU DUBUC PARIS

MATTHIEU DUBUC GALLERY PARIS

JULIE BRETON | GLACIER MACBETH

I am now represented by the Matthieu Dubuc Gallery in Paris. This established gallery works with international artists showing it’s interest for diverse artistic views and cultures.

I am honnored to see my art next to the work of great artists I admire like Piotr Strelnik, Daoud and Diana Sanchez to name a few. All together, the gallery represents more than 15 painters and sculptors following them along their various artistic careers.

J’ai la chance de faire partie des artistes représentés par la galerie Matthieu Dubuc à Paris. La galerie met à l’honneur les œuvres d’artistes internationaux démontrant son intérêt pour différents courants et cultures.

Je suis honorée de voir mes oeuvres cotoyées celles d’artistes de grande renommé que j’admire comme Piotr Strelnik, Daoud et Diana Sanchez. La galerie représente plus d’une quinzaine d’artistes sculpteurs et peintres et collabore avec eux tout au long de leur carrière artistique.

ART RELEASE

JULIE BRETON ART | FOREBODING

JULIE BRETON ART | BREAK THROUGH

Originals from the ATMOSPHERE series and many others will be available for online sale starting today June 30, 2018. You can view many of the pieces and even grab some prints and small originals in Nelson at Bellaflora Studio on Herridge Lane. 

The series explores the similarities between emotions and atmospheric conditions. It has been created mostly during the stormy British-Columbia winter months.

BELLAFLORA EXHIBITION

JULIE BRETON ART AT BELLAFLORA

This summer you can see paintings from the ATMOSPHÈRE series at Bellaflora Studio in Nelson. Take a walk on the wild side and venture onto Herridge Lane just behind Baker Street. You'll see that downtown Nelson's back alleys are filled with fantastic shops, restaurants, galleries and studios.

JULIE BRETON ART | EXHIBITION NELSON BC

At Bellaflora you can view and purchase original artwork, art prints, gifts, fresh opulant flowers and lush plants. This light filled space alone is worth a visit with it's cathedral ceiling and time worn exposed beams. Another hidden gem in Nelson's historical downtown.

Located at 621b Herridge Lane, Nelson BC.

STYLE AT HOME MAGAZINE

I am beyond excited to see my art featured in the July edition of Style at Home magazine in an article titled The New Modern. See how Joanna Vagelatos decorated around the homeowner's art collection in this elegant newly built home of East Vancouver Kensington-Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood. Interior Design by JV Design Group photography by Janis Nicolay.

This abstract painting on the right, titled Madame Bovary, is inspired from the French literary classic by Gustave Flaubert.

SPRING ART SHOWS

JULIE BRETON ART | BLOOM & GLOOM

This year Blue Night Nelson and Oxygen Art Centre are joining forces to bring you a big night of art and creativity with multiple venues on May 25th. You can meander between art openings and exhibitions at 18 venues across downtown Nelson featuring works by over 100 artists and craftspeople. From 7-9pm.

OXYGEN ART CENTRE - ART MARKET 2017

Opening on the same night is the 8th Annual Oxygen Art Market studio sale of original work. This impressive salon style exhibition features works by local artists and is a fundraiser for Oxygen Art Centre. It runs on May 25, 26 & 27. I guaranty you it is worth the trip to see so many works by talented local artists under one roof. Plus you can own one of them!

LIVING WITH ART

CURATE & DISPLAY | KITCHEN RENO - ART BY BERIT MOGENSEN LOPEZ

How often did you see a fantastic piece of art and thought to yourself "maybe someday"? What if someday could be now? There are many ways you can incorporate art into your everyday life without investing your entire paycheck or digging into your emmergency fund.

My very favorite UK Stylist, Tiffany Grant-Riley a minimal design and slow living virtuoso, has found clever ways to incorporate art into her everyday life. Have a look at her latest project on Curate & Display, a kitchen reno in her very own Victorian Era Chatham House featuring art by moi, Julie Breton.

CURATE & DISPLAY | KITCHEN RENO - ART BY JULIE BRETON

It's all about planning and making the right choices. First she made sure that key items like flooring and paint colour were the absolute perfect shade for her project. Followed by well curated accessories like fantastic French kitchen towells and a Miele coffee maker none the less!

When it came to the artwork, less is more. A perfectly framed print and small original abstract look stunning next to the Nordic Blue shade of the walls and cupboards. They are also easy to switch whenever you feel like a change. With the right frame choice, they look like upscale artwork and you get all the satisfaction and benefits of living an artful life!

BEST ARTIST, VOTE FOR ME!

JULIE BRETON | TRANSFORMATION

JULIE BRETON | ABSTRACT DETAIL

I am a semi-finalist in the 2017 Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series. Vote for me each day from Sept 14th to Nov 7th and I'll get a chance to be featured at the art event SCOPE Miami Beach.

Je suis finaliste pour le concours Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series 2017. Votez pour moi chaque jour du 14 septembre au 7 novembre pour me donner la chance de participer à l'évènement artistique SCOPE Miami Beach.

SUMMER ART SHOWS

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JULIE BRETON | TRANSFORMATION

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JULIE BRETON | ARTWORK DETAIL

The big reveal for my new abstract painting series Émotions will take place during three summer art shows. The art, inspired by Flaubert's novel Madame Bovary, will be on show at The Langham Cultural Centre in Kaslo, Bijou in Nelson BC and The Cross in Vancouver's Yaletown.

I really enjoyed working with this literary master piece to achieve a series of layered abstract paintings reminiscent of the French country side, love, lust and all their intricacies.

Le dévoilement de ma nouvelle série de peintures abstraites Émotions prendra place durant trois expositions estivales. Les oeuvres inspirées du roman de Flaubert, Madame Bovary, seront en vue au Langham Cultural Centre à Kaslo, Bijou à Nelson, C-B ainsi qu'à la boutique The Cross à Vancouver

Quel privilège que de travailler avec ce chef d'oeuvre littéraire pour réaliser une série de peintures qui rapelle la province française, l'amour, le désir et toutes leurs intrigues.

ICI RADIO-CANADA

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JULIE BRETON | ATMOSPHÈRE ART SHOW

JULIE BRETON | VANCOUVER ARTSHOW

On April 14th, I had the chance to speak with CBC Marie Villeneuve on the radio show Phare Ouest. The live interview at the CBC Vancouver studio covered my ATMOSPHÈRE art exhibition, living in Nelson and my current work inspired by Flaubert and the French culture.

J'ai eu la chance d'être interviewé par Marie Villeneuve pour l'émission de radio Phare Ouest, le 14 Avril dernier. L'entrevue, "live" au studio de Radio-Canada à Vancouver, a couver mon exposition ATMOSPHÈRE, la vie à Nelson et mon nouveau travail inspiré par Flaubert et la culture francophone.