Galerie Simon Blais is pleased to present an exhibition featuring Françoise Sullivan's recent works and iconic pastels, showcasing her as a leading figure in Quebec's modern art and contemporary dance scene. The exhibition will include a selection of paintings created in 2022 and 2023, as well as pieces from the Charlevoix series dating back to 1999, offering a comprehensive overview of Sullivan's artistic trajectory.

In 2023, Françoise Sullivan celebrated her centenary with a major exhibition at the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal, where she boldly explored timeless themes of movement and light, inspired by her ecological concerns.

The evocative titles of her recent works draw inspiration from Flaubert's literary universe, blurring the boundaries between poetry and painting. The large-scale monochromes from the Charlevoix series emit a resonant, comforting, almost hypnotic internal light in shades of blue, their surfaces built up by layers of translucent paint strokes forming a mesh of tactile brushstrokes.

At the venerable age of one hundred and one, Françoise Sullivan continues to create daily, engaging her art with contemporary issues. Renowned for her artistic versatility, Sullivan has explored various mediums throughout her career—from dance to sculpture to painting—while maintaining a unique worldview. Her works, exhibited in the most prestigious cultural institutions across North America and Europe, reflect her relentless pursuit of movement and vital energy.