In May, the Gallery is featuring the work of students of Sebastien Beaudoin in the visual and fine arts program at École Sieur de Coulonge in Fort Coulange. Over the course of the school year the students are encouraged to explore our creativity and learn various artistic techniques. They also study the history of art through the work of famous artists. The following is a summary of the experience by a student in the Grade 9 program, Katya Landry-Demers.
“ Art classes are not just moments to create art; they are also a way to better understand ourselves. We learn to observe, reflect, imagine, and not give up when things get tough. It’s also a time to relax, escape the stress of the day, and simply create”.
Thanks to the art course, we develop our talent and our self-confidence. Regardless of our skill level, it’s an important class to learn how to express ourselves and push our creativity further.”
We hope you enjoy this spring show of some of the Pontiac’s budding artists!
Suzette Power Kelly is a mixed-media artist living and working in Fort-Coulonge, Quebec. She attended the Art Institute of Chicago, and graduated from The Maryland Institute, College of Art (MICA), with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (BFA). In addition, she has a Graduate Degree from The University of Phoenix. Her love of painting, collage, and constructions was developed while a student at MICA and continues to the present.
Suzette relocated to the Pontiac region in Quebec and continues to teach while enjoying her retirement; finally able to devote herself fully to her art. She has a deep love and respect for “Our Beautiful Canada” which is often reflected in her artwork.
Her work can be seen in numerous private and public collections in Canada and the US. She attended Emma Lake Artists Workshop in Saskatchewan, Canada and studied under the late British sculptor, Sir Antony Caro.
Suzette has been an art teacher for many years, teaching all ages and venues. She is certified in Art Education, K-12. Her passion for art and literature are manifested in myriad visual ways.
Her work on the walls in the Shop area of the Cafe is a delightful series of paintings of the moon over the calendar year, drawing on indigenous themes associated with the changes in the natural world that each month brings. Some examples include the Wolf Moon (January), Crow Moon (March), Flower Moon (May) and August (Sturgeon Moon).
