Claude A. Simard
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Claude A. Simard | |
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Ontario College of Art and Design (graduated 1966) | |
| Known for | painter and graphic artist |
Claude Alphonse Simard RCA (July 9, 1943 – September 15, 2014) was a Canadian painter born in Quebec City, Quebec.[1] Simard's works depicted garden scenes, landscapes, still lifes and the human figure in a bright and boldly colored manner.
Biography
Born in Quebec City, Simard studied graphic design at the
University of Laval (1984–2001).[2]
Honours
- Founding member of Quebec Graphic Designers Society (1974) and author of Society's Code of Ethics (Bd. of Dirs. 1974-1976)[2]
- NY Soc. of Illustrators (1977)[2]
- Elected Royal Canadian Academy of Arts,[3] (1983) (Council Mbr. 1984- 1987)[2]
Portfolio
- Over 60 silk screen prints editioned since 1975
- Card editions by Unicef, Hallmark, L'Imagerie and Cartes Pôle Nord
- postage stamps for Canada Post 1983 and 1987[2]
- Major mural commissions for Parks Canada, Esso, City of Sainte-Foy[2]
- Artist Garden (Jardin Bon Accueil) subject of several major articles and TV shows
Exhibitions
35 solo exhibitions since 1974, of which:
- Paris Show at L'Orangerie de Bagatelle, 1991
- Montreal, Galerie Walter Klinkhoff, 1986, 1988, 1993, 1997[2]
- Calgary, Masters Gallery, 1992, 1995, 2000[2]
- Toronto, Roberts Gallery, 1996, 1999, 2000[2]
- Québec City, Galerie Perreault, 2011[2]
- "Painting Happiness": Claude A. Simard Retrospective, Centre d’interprétation historique de Sainte-Foy, Quebec City, 2016[4]
Bibliography
- Arthur Steven (1985) "Claude A. Simard". Alumnus (OCA Alumni Assoc.), Spring, 1985 (5 photos)
- André Juneau (1991) "Claude A. Simard". Presses de L'U.L., 1991, 103p.
- Claude A. Simard (1999) "Jardins Passions". 111p.
- Claude A. Simard (2011) "Inspiration". 127p.
References
- ^ "Passing of Claude A. Simard / Avis de décès de Claude A. Simard". ocadualumni.ca. Archived from the original on 5 December 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m A Dictionary of Canadian Artists, volumes 1-8 by Colin S. MacDonald, and volume 9 (online only), by Anne Newlands and Judith Parker National Gallery of Canada / Musée des beaux-arts du Canada
- ^ "Members since 1880". Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. Archived from the original on 26 May 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ^ "Painting Happiness". www2.ocadu.ca/. OCAD. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
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