This abstract artwork features a striking composition of dark, vertical lines against a neutral background. The predominant use of black, brown, and gray tones creates a sense of depth and movement, almost reminiscent of a cascading waterfall. The artist seems to have employed a technique that emphasizes the natural textures and grain of the material, possibly wood or a similar organic medium. The overall effect is one of minimalist elegance, inviting the viewer to contemplate the interplay of light and shadow within the abstract forms. This piece likely reflects the artist's exploration of the inherent beauty found in simple, natural elements. ...
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. ...
