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Patry, Pierre (1933-2014)

Quebec painter, Abstraction

Vitrine

Technique
Oil on isorel
Dimensions
22 1/4" x 8 1/2"
Auction result 1 000 $

About Patry, Pierre

A contemporary painter born in Sherbrooke, Pierre Patry is a key figure in Quebec’s lyrical abstraction. His aesthetic is built on gestural virtuosity and a sensory exploration of medium. His style is characterized by sumptuous compositions where rich textures and bold chromatic contrasts create an almost tactile depth. For him, the canvas is a space of freedom where instinct guides the brush.

His artistic philosophy centers on the transcription of emotions. Rejecting strict figuration, he seeks to paint “what he feels within” rather than what he sees. His work is a quest for balance between chaos and order, an invitation to subjective interpretation where light and color become vehicles for pure sensation.