In a soft, veiled atmosphere, a quiet body of water reflects a wooded shoreline painted in warm, earthy tones. The diffused, almost wintry light surrounds the landscape with a profound stillness, while a few branches emerge from the water in the foreground like delicate traces of a motionless moment.

The pared-down, contemplative composition gives generous space to mist, sky and the gentle reflection on the water. The textured surface creates subtle transitions between blue-grey, white and rust tones, giving the landscape a presence that feels both sensitive and peaceful.

Le temps sur pause evokes those precious moments when everything seems to slow down: our breath, our gaze and the movement of the world around us. An artwork that invites us to pause and fully experience the quiet beauty of nature.

L’article Le temps sur pause est apparu en premier sur Galerie du Vieux Saint-Jean.

In the heart of a luminous and mysterious forest, a pinto horse stands quietly among birch trees. Its gentle yet direct gaze creates a silent encounter with the viewer, as though it had just emerged into a hidden clearing, carrying an ancient and noble presence.

The white tree trunks elegantly shape the composition, while earthy, rust-coloured and misty tones surround the scene with warmth and depth. Bauxite and coke enrich the textured surface, reinforcing the organic connection between the animal and its woodland setting.

Created as a tribute to Rosa Bonheur, this artwork celebrates the beauty and dignity of the horse, portrayed with strength, sensitivity and respect. L’héritier silencieux evokes a rare, almost legendary being: the quiet guardian of a deeply poetic forest world.

L’article L’héritier silencieux est apparu en premier sur Galerie du Vieux Saint-Jean.

In this vertical composition filled with both strength and tenderness, an elongated horse emerges from a world of texture, light and silence. Its calm gaze, graceful posture and almost sculpted contours evoke a deeply inward presence, both vulnerable and powerful.

Suspended from a delicate thread, an element reminiscent of time brought to a standstill adds a symbolic dimension to the artwork. The moment appears frozen, as though movement and sound had faded away, leaving room for stillness, reflection and serenity.

The bluish, white and earthy tones, enriched with bauxite and coke, create a vibrant surface in which the horse seems to blend into the material while emerging from it with elegance. A sensitive and mysterious work, evoking the quiet strength of a being poised to break the silence.

L’article Silence des aiguilles est apparu en premier sur Galerie du Vieux Saint-Jean.

30 x 48 in — Acrylic, bauxite and coke on canvas

Within a bare woodland wrapped in soft bluish mist, a horse emerges between slender tree trunks, still and watchful. Its quiet, almost secretive presence gently draws the eye through the silent forest.

The dark trees, highlighted with warm earthy tones, stand against a hazy light that gives the scene an almost dreamlike depth. Enhanced with bauxite and coke, the textured surface reinforces the organic quality of the landscape and its rich visual character.

The artwork evokes a suspended moment, a fleeting passage between reality and imagination, as though nature were inviting us to listen to its whisper in the stillness of the woods.

L’article Murmure des sous-bois est apparu en premier sur Galerie du Vieux Saint-Jean.

In this powerful artwork by Sofia — Sophie Lebeuf, bison move slowly through a mountainous landscape, like ancient presences emerging from the memory of the land. Their massive, almost ghostly forms contrast with the cool whiteness of the Rockies and the mineral tones of the earth.

True to her material-based artistic approach, the artist incorporates bauxite and coke into her painting, creating a richly textured surface where oxide red, cobalt blue and deep shadowed areas bring depth, strength and mystery to the composition. These materials, central to her practice, evoke both her connection to the Saguenay region, the transformation of matter and the raw power of the elements.

The scene conveys a sense of silence and grandeur. Between fragility and strength, the bison seem to carry the vast memory of the Great West, moving forward like a living legend through a world shaped by wind, stone and time.

L’article La marche des géants est apparu en premier sur Galerie du Vieux Saint-Jean.

L’article Noble sans arrogance est apparu en premier sur Galerie du Vieux Saint-Jean.

L’article Silence habité est apparu en premier sur Galerie du Vieux Saint-Jean.

Mysterious and dreamlike. The silhouettes of the trees begin to emerge through the mist. A deer quietly approaches the water. With delicate steps, it drinks peacefully, enjoying a well-earned moment of respite, safe from trophy-hungry hunters. In this hushed atmosphere, nature reclaims its space, offering a fleeting glimpse of pure beauty.

L’article Minuit une est apparu en premier sur Galerie du Vieux Saint-Jean.

Lueur rouge évoque les flammes dévastatrices des brasiers qui ravagent l’Ouest canadien. Elle rappelle la puissance destructrice de la nature et souligne la fragilité de notre environnement. Dans ce paysage silencieux, je ressens une tension palpable suspendue dans l’air, impatiente de se libérer et de rejoindre ces vastes étendues sauvages.

L’article Lueur rouge est apparu en premier sur Galerie du Vieux Saint-Jean.

Powerful and poetic, his gaze fixed on the distant horizon mirrors his soul: a heart beating with excitement and anticipation, ready to face any challenge. A blend of uncertainty and promise, he embodies the spirit of adventure and discovery, poised to leap into the unknown the moment destiny calls.

L’article L’attente est apparu en premier sur Galerie du Vieux Saint-Jean.