{"title":"Besner, Dominic ","description":"\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"8bd85e5\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bd85e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eDominic Besner, a colorist artist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"79ede66\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79ede66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominic Besner was born in 1965 in North Lancaster, Ontario. He began his studies in architecture at Algonquin College in Ottawa in 1988 and completed his Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Montreal in 1992. His architectural influence reflects his coloring and construction of lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominic Besner is a Canadian artist known for his colorful paintings. He takes us into his fantastic, theatrical world filled with characters, urban landscapes and animals (horses, bulls, etc.) between figuration and abstraction. He uses a mixed technique on canvas (acrylic, oil pastel, structural mortar, china marker, spray paint).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e''The eyes are the mirror of the soul. The eyes are my initial source of inspiration. I begin the painting by sketching the look and then develop everything around it; it is these looks that dictate the smallest component of my paintings.''\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e''I started to do engraving. It was a revelation that had major consequences in my way of seeing my work, because it brought me to a finesse. Engraving led me, revealed me to the line. And made me explore the material with forms and depths that I did not suspect. Gradually the line imposed itself in my paintings. Decisive in my current approach, it allows me to enrich my plastic language and to purify my subject. My theatrical characters have disappeared. Now, I like to go and look for something more human, more true. I am even more in touch with the environment that I now wish to present without artifice. There is also something very peaceful in my last paintings. I went towards the simplicity of being. I reveal myself more in my painting. » Dominic Besner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominic Besner has exhibited in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Morocco and China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"f170ae3\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f170ae3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eTO LEARN MORE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1c13ea9\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c13ea9 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dominic_Besner\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"\u003eWikipedia - Dominic Besner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/revue-parcours.com\/dominic-besner\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"\u003eParcours Review - Dominic Besner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/48z7yzip0qA?si=NO2gjQ8lxah_dboG\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/guzShBaIvN0?si=k1sD7Hi7-b4K0PTG\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dominic-besner-mascaronne-de-gris-regne-36x36po-91-44x91-44cm","title":"Dominic Besner - Mascaronne de Gris Règne \/ Mixed Media\/Canvas, 2008 ,36×36 in \/\/ 91.44×91.44 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominic Besner,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMascaronne de Gris Règne\u003c\/em\u003e 36x36 in \/ 91.44x91.44 cm is an impressive work, created in 2008. This mixed media painting on canvas stands out for its dynamic use of textures, shapes, and colors that create a dreamlike and mystical world. The work expresses a striking contrast between dark and bright tones, evoking duality and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominic Besner is a Canadian artist known for his richly colored paintings. He takes us into his fantastic, theatrical world filled with characters, urban landscapes, and animals (horses, bulls, etc.) between figuration and abstraction. He uses a mixed media technique on canvas (acrylic, oil pastel, structural mortar, china marker, spray paint).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The eyes are the mirror of the soul. The eyes are my initial source of inspiration. I begin the painting by sketching the gaze and then develop everything around it; these gazes dictate every component of my paintings.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I started doing engraving. It was a revelation that had major consequences on how I viewed my work, as it led me to a new level of finesse. Engraving led me, revealed me, to the line. And it made me explore matter with forms and depths I hadn't suspected. Gradually, the line became essential in my paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrucial to my current approach, it allows me to enrich my plastic language and refine my message. My theatrical characters have disappeared. Now, I like to seek something more human, more real. I am even more connected to the environment that I now wish to present without artifice. There is also something very peaceful in my latest paintings. I have moved towards the simplicity of being. I reveal more of myself in my painting.\" Dominic Besner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant \/ Contextual note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe illustration of the artwork in the living room decor is a digital simulation. It does not necessarily reflect the exact scale or the actual dimensions of the painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominic Besner\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eTechnique: \u003c\/strong\u003eMixed media on canvas\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eYear: \u003c\/strong\u003e2008\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91.44×91.44 cm (36×36”)\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abstraction and surrealism\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upon request\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galerie Nuances","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45749344239869,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/0109\/2861\/files\/MASCARONNE-DE-GRIS-REGNE.jpg?v=1775429642"}],"url":"https:\/\/galerienuances.com\/en\/collections\/be-dominic-besner-artiste-coloriste.oembed","provider":"Galerie Nuances","version":"1.0","type":"link"}