This abstract painting features bold vertical lines in a dark, monochromatic palette, creating a striking visual effect. The composition emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow, with some lines appearing more prominent and others fading into the background. The overall impression is one of movement and energy, with the repetitive patterns evoking a sense of rhythm and dynamism. The artist's use of a minimalist style and emphasis on the inherent qualities of the materials suggest an exploration of themes related to the nature of perception and the fundamental elements of visual art. While the work may not depict any recognizable subject matter, it invites the viewer to engage with its formal qualities and consider the artist's conceptual approach. ...
Alexis Auréoline’s artistic language weaves between photography, painting, and the tactile technique of frottage, centred especially on large-scale cyanotypes. This analogue process, involving chemical exposure to sunlight, transforms his surfaces with a poetic suggestion of water, time, and memory. He employs charcoal derived from Manitoba’s local hardwoods—like maple and white oak—to create frottage works by dragging the material across canvas laid atop his well-worn studio table. The resulting textures echo both the surface grain and the poem-like repetition of printing techniques, blurring distinctions between image and index. Auréoline’s work channels the deep connection between his Métis heritage and the landscapes of Winnipeg—its woodlands, rivers, and cultural histories. These elemental gestures—wood, water, light, and print—are orchestrated quietly and patiently, inviting viewers to dwell in the subtle resonance of material presence and ancestral belonging. ...
