Marceau

The Tohu-Bohu series: a riot of colors.

Born in 1964 in Saint-Lazare de Bellechasse, Guylaine Marceau studied visual arts at the Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup and then at Laval University. It was through her 1993–1994 Bellechasse Calendar project that the artist gained recognition for her watercolors. Her career as a painter would be upended three times by profound losses. This had a direct impact on her young career, which had otherwise gotten off to a promising start. Not yet 30 years old and deeply affected by these trials, she had to make a choice: to put her talents to work for others as an illustrator, graphic designer, and product designer—both as an entrepreneur and within companies. Over a period of about 20 years, she continued her artistic journey for the sheer joy of creating. She explored various art forms, such as stained glass and photography, and gradually transitioned to abstract art. In 2016, as the artist faced her third major loss, painting became her outlet. Over the next seven years, she created a series of acrylic paintings in the style of the Post-Automates. In 2021, Marceau expanded her artistic activities and received a double Gold certification from the INT. She won the 2022 Grand Prix du Design in the Art and Photography category for her works. In 2023, she will participate in several group exhibitions and organize a solo exhibition titled *Temps écoulé* (Time Passed), which she hopes will spark a discussion about the inevitable process of grief at the Marie-Fitzback Cultural Center. 2024: In addition to her first solo exhibition in 30 years, she will participate in various visual art events, including the Saint-Jean-sur-le-Richelieu symposium, where she will unveil her new series on wooden panels: *Tohu-bohu*. 2025 She participates in two symposia in Thetford and Saint-Jean-sur-le-Richelieu, as well as group exhibitions organized by AAB. She decides to get involved in her community by accepting a position as a board member of the OSCART (AAB) corporation. Exciting collaborations will emerge with Muraluxe, a manufacturer of high-end decorative wall coverings, as well as with Loriginal, an art dealer based in Montreal. The rest of the story is still being written…