"In art, one does not aim for simplicity; one achieves it unintentionally as one gets closer to the real meaning of things." Constantin Brancusi, Romanian sculptor,1926.
J. Allison Robichaud takes simplicity to the sublime with his masterly brushwork in new paintings on exhibition this month at Tay River Gallery.
Robichaud’s distinct painting style has a quiet elegance and ethereal quality to it that is an integration of poetic atmosphere and painting technique. Subtle progressions in texture and layered tone in the paintings are comparable to the movements in a classical concerto. Treatment of light,and atmosphere with cloud formation and wind effects hold the viewer captive spellbound in the skilfully rendered 'moment in time'. Landscapes, pastoral and wilderness, as well as still life florals capture fleeting beauty, and engage the viewer’s attention with harmonious colour, delicacy and poignancy in presentation.
These are not paintings meant for quick study. These contemplative, harmonious compositions beckon a quiet mind to perceive the subtle nuances as the viewer experiences a scene in Robichaud’s world on canvas. The evocative aspects of nature portrayed reveal this plein air painter’s strong connection with the spirit of nature. Robichaud depicts the natural world as a harmonious, peaceful and beautiful place, a 'place of truth' and his paintings are truly the works of a virtuoso in tune with his environment.
Internationally known and highly respected landscape painter J Allison Robichaud of Prescott is an elected member of the Institute of Figurative Arts. He is a "plein air" painter, who works outdoors on location to paint his landscapes. He has demonstrated a life-long passion for his art with a span of over 30 years painting. He has taken part in twenty four solo and numerous group exhibitions in Ontario and Quebec, working exhibitions and Canada's most prestigious art symposiums. He was included in International Artist's magazine feature "Master Painters of the World - Canada" in June 2004. Mr. Robichaud is also author of the book, The Reflective Stepping Stones of a Painter, published in 2002.
Allison Robichaud is exhibiting in a solo show at Tay River Gallery, Perth until September 30, 2007. The vernissage will be held on Saturday September 8th from 2 to 4 p.m. at 28 Wilson St. West in Perth.
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