Hélène Baril
Biography
Hélène Baril’s interdisciplinary practice encompasses drawing, sculpture, and performance. Her work explores themes of identity, transformation, and the human condition, blending elements of the fantastical with the everyday. Baril creates immersive environments and compositions that invite viewers to engage physically and emotionally with her work, emphasizing both narrative and material experimentation. Her practice often incorporates collaborative approaches, merging visual art with performative and storytelling elements. Using spoken word, music, and illustration, Baril examines human relationships, our interactions with nature, and the act of artistic practice itself. Through this multifaceted approach, her work encourages audiences to reflect on the complexities of human experience and the ways in which art can shape perception, memory, and understanding. ...