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Artist Statement:
I draw and paint in what is called a figurative style, I prefer painting in oils and soft pastels for the most part. I’ve studied for about five years in a private Art School in Montreal and absorbed a wealth of technical knowledge and this has allowed me to evolve as an artist. For me, it is essential to be able to broach topics sometimes deemed taboo or not for polite company, I make no apologies, this is who I am.
Subject matter varies (still-life, landscape, portrait, etc.) dependent on what captivates my attention at the time. Sometimes, I paint what I see, with no special message and at other times, I paint the socially unacceptable, the raw experiences of life, especially in regards to violence against women. I cannot see myself using my talent as an artist without giving voice to what I feel matters. Erotic art is what i consider my niche.
Of course, my being a feminist and queer woman greatly influence how is see the world around me and i’m glad for it. I love the vibrancy of what the Impressionists brought the world, I am also a fan of Rembrandt and the ...
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Exhibitions for Joelle Laramee:
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Circé's Solo Erotic Art Show and Vernissage
where; The Monde Osé Factory
995, rue Wellington, suite 200
Montreal, Qc.
Dates: May 13, 14 and 15, 2010
Vernissage: May 13th; 7pm to midnight
art_undressed. " Provocation - Sensuality and Sexuality " august 2008.
Montreal, Canada. Just for Laughs Museum
organisers: Conseil des Arts du Québec
Dirty Show 2009
The Greatest Erotic Art Show On Earth
febuary 6 - 14, 2009
Bert's Warehouse Theater in Eastern Market
2739 Russell St. Detroit MI
Detroit, USA
http://www.dirtyshow.org
*** 2 of my paintings were accepted and will be showcased.
Rochester N.Y. Erotic Arts Festival 2009
April 25-26, 2009
Radisson Riverside Hotel
120 E. Main St.
Rochester NY
http://www.rochestereroticartfest.org/
*** 3 of my paintings were selected.
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