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Alex Janvier Mural #2

Posted by
Eric Cousineau (Sherwood Park, Canada) on 25 March 2010 in Art & Design and Portfolio.

While Alex recognizes the artists Wassily Kandinsky (Russian) and Paul Klee (Swiss) as influences, his style is unique. Many of his masterpieces involve an eloquent blend of both abstract and representational images with bright, often symbolic colours. As a First Nations person emerging from a history of oppression and many struggles for cultural empowerment, Janvier paints both the challenges and celebrations that he has encountered in his lifetime. Alex proudly credits the beadwork and birch bark basketry of his mother and other relatives as influencing his art.

PENTAX K200D 1/45 second F/4.0 ISO 200 42 mm (35mm equiv.)

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Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Really beautiful decoration.

25 Mar 2010 6:16am

@Paco Díaz: Thank you Paco! ;-)

PATRICK from miramas, France

just excellent compo

25 Mar 2010 7:45am

@PATRICK: Thank you Patrick! ;-)

kate from lincolnshire, United Kingdom

haha......... Now I can see its on a stair wall. !!
and infulences do always often come in many directions and inspirations! as in life!!
now... given me an idea :) tout my artwork :) to those rundown buildings!!
could do with a commission or three!!:)
have a great day!:)

25 Mar 2010 8:19am

@kate: Thank you Kate and glad I was able to provide you with some inspiration! You go girl......we're cheering for you! ;-)

Veronique from Sarrouilles, France

very interesting and nice discovery

25 Mar 2010 8:48am

@Veronique: Thank you very much Veronique! ;-)

Phil from Sausset les Pins, France

Nice shot , a good graphism for this stair, Phil.

25 Mar 2010 9:17am

@Phil: Thank you very much Phil! ;-)

Alivia from Saint-Etienne, France

bonjour Eric, heureuse de vous retrouver après cette longue absence... une douce image pastel, une guitare-fleur, des papillons qui dansent, toute une allégorie inspirée de l'abstrait et de la nature .. j'aime ce tableau et cette évasion qu'il procure bien au-delà du réel.. belle journée à vous.

25 Mar 2010 12:01pm

@Alivia: Merci beaucoup, Alivia ! Oui, cette artiste de Premier Nations est bien su pour son travail. J'ai de la chance que c'est dans le bâtiment où je travaille et peux le voir tous les jours ! ;-)

Self-Indulgence from Chicagoland, United States

So then the next question is do you have one with the steps included because this is just awesome.

25 Mar 2010 2:27pm

@Self-Indulgence: Thank you Kristen! Not sure...will have to take a look! ;-)

Ralph Jones from Detroit, United States

I like the simplicity of this.

25 Mar 2010 2:38pm

@Ralph Jones: Thank you very much Ralph! ;-)

mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland

Très beau tableau, les couleurs et les dessins sont très doux!

25 Mar 2010 2:54pm

@mo.langel: Merci beaucoup Mo! ;-)

Christel from Köln, Germany

Good evening Eric,
it is a very unusual and interesting way of art. On the Internet I found some information on this artist. I am looking forward to the next picture. The colors are very clear and brilliant.
Wonderful evening and thank you for your nice comment and the 5 stars.
Dear greetings Christel

25 Mar 2010 7:57pm

@Christel: Thank you very much Christel! ;-)

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

Very nice series…

25 Mar 2010 9:47pm

@Calusarus: Thank you very much Fred! I am glad you are enjoying the series. ;-)

vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada

Could it be that some of his works adorn the Museum of Civilization in Ottawa?

26 Mar 2010 12:18am

@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Thank you Wolfgang! I think the answer to your question is yes.... ;-)

vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada

Ha, I just found the answer to my question, thank you Google....

26 Mar 2010 12:20am

@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Hmmmm....isn't is great? ;-)

Satvik from Columbus, United States

Beautiful shot, nice lighting..

27 Mar 2010 3:02am

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

He must be a happy person just because he can CREATE!

27 Mar 2010 5:21am

@Japanalia: Thank you Gabriela! Yes indeed, to do because one can is awesome...... ;-)

StarCosmosBleu from Bedford.Qc, Canada

Nice the way the light is coming in..great shot.

29 Mar 2010 4:32pm

PENTAX K200D
1/45 second
F/4.0
ISO 200
42 mm (35mm equiv.)

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