Scènes de ville
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CITY SCENES
A keen observer of his surroundings, Patrick Rodrigue has had his studio in Quebec City for the last twenty years. The downtown architecture and the lively streets stimulate him daily. His inspiration comes from public places, the roofs of the Old Quarters, skylights, backyards, trees and flowerboxes, and the ever-present city dwellers. Patrick Rodrigue’s urban landscapes are characterized by their dynamic composition in which notions of space and depth are always prevalent. The viewpoints are original, the design is definite and perspectives are clear. The refinement and luminosity of their colours are especially appreciated.
FICTIONS ON ICE
More recently, part of Patrick Rodrigue's artistic work has been moving in a new direction. Like a third branch emerging from the tree of its creation, this new artistic adventure exploits the theme of winter on the Saint-Laurent River. The artist features intriguing figurative elements that emerge in an abstract context, that of white ice drifting tirelessly with the tides. Striking atmospheres and captivating ambiances are thus obtained. Whether in the form of fanciful tales, incongruous amalgams or knowing winks, these refined paintings are presented in so many little poems preciously set with the most sought-after evocative titles.
LANDSCAPES
Over the years, Patrick Rodrigue has become interested in the landscapes of the greater Charlevoix region located near Quebec. In his paintings, the artist expresses the fullness of these large spaces by exploiting in particular the animated reliefs of the terrain, the arrangement of homes and animals, as well as the omnipresence of the Saint-Laurent River in the background. The execution of these works allows the release of gestures favoring increased spontaneity and renewed expression. Thanks to a less defined pictorial treatment, the artist favors a more personal interpretation of the subject in the mind of the viewer.