Colorado Art RanchPhoto: David Peterson
 

 

comeauChristine Comeau

Fabric artist
Québec, Canada

www.comocri.org

I’m from St-Gabriel-de-Brandon, located in the province of Québec, Canada. I practiced theater before pursuing studies in visual arts. Starting out as a painter, I now dedicate my life in making poetic and textile art works. I have a bachelor’s degree in visual arts from l’Université Laval. Through many trips, my artistic work has been presented in Brazil, Sweden, in Colorado and in different provinces of Canada. I live and work in Québec City.

I work with different fabrics to invent and sew interactive clothing garments. I question myself about social identity and network concepts between forms and beings. My ‘‘overgarments’’ take shape mostly by being worn by participants who want to experiment with them. What’s more, all the suits I make are destined to be worn by more than one person at a time. The clothes connect between themselves or are simply sewed together. Furthermore, my work tends to take place in public spaces, so it can be integrated into an installation, a fashion show or a production scene.

My artistic experience at an international level made me think about the notion of nomadism. Between each trip, the idea of mobility slowly took place and my artistic work progressed. I am now sketching multifunctional portable architectures. A dwelling that can put on oneself, a ambulant and removable ‘‘home-clothing’’.

About the DIA Project
For this collective art exhibition 33 ideas, I like to show my artwork in some different touristic places in south Colorado where I went during my one month art residence with the Colorado Art Ranch in 2009. One part of the project was to take pictures of my sculptural clothing in the landscapes and make post cards with them, to pursue these ideas of nomadism art and travelling.

 

 


 

  

33 IDEAS!, an exhibit of art, writing and ideas
March 15-June 15, 2010

Denver International Airport

DIA PostcardThis exhibit showcases visual and literary artists associated with Colorado Art Ranch as presenters, artists in residence, or Nomads at one or more Artposia. The artists were selected because they use their passion, skills, knowledge, and talent to ask questions and react to the world around them. The work, in turn, inspires us to ask questions and view the world from different perspectives.

33 IDEAS! is on display at the Ansbacher Hall: The Art of Colorado, on the walkway between the terminal and A Gates before the security screening. The hall is accessible for everyone’s enjoyment.

For more information contact DIA Art Program at
(303) 342-2521 or visit www.flydenver.com/art

 

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