Guylène Saucier was born in Louiseville, Quebec in 1960. As a painter of childhood, she draws us into the world of her characters with great charm and tenderness. A flock of children in the land of camaraderie, candid faces, primary colours, softness and simplicity of gesture emanate from the artist's work.
Guylène Saucier - The Moving Tenderness of Childhood
Date and place of birth
Guylène (or Guylaine) Saucier was born in Louiseville in 1960.
Background and career
Guylène Saucier first earned a Bachelor of Modern Languages degree from Université Laval. She then studied visual arts (design and art history) at Université de Sherbrooke, before completing her training with a certificate in written French at Université du Québec à Montréal. She developed her knowledge of art by working with famous painters.
As a painter, short-story writer and novelist, Guylène Saucier has pursued a brilliant career firmly rooted in creativity.
With her first solo exhibition in 1984, Guylène Saucier earned the support of a loyal following. In fact, since first entering the art market, her paintings have continued to achieve resounding success with a growing clientele. This love story has been reciprocal, as the young painter takes pride in keeping her prices honest and accessible.
In addition to being a versatile artist, Guylène Saucier is also a writer. She has published many short stories, including one that earned an international award in 1990. She has also published three novels: Motel Plage St-Michel (Éditions VLB, 1986), Sarabande (Québec/Amérique,1992) and Le cheval habillé de bleu (Leméac, 2001).
Work and art
As a painter of childhood, Guylène Saucier draws us into the world of her characters with great charm and a touch of humour. Swarms of chubby-cheeked, wide-eyed children in a world of games and friendship populate scenes in which the artist portrays fond memories.
Guylène Saucier’s paintings depict winter scenes with groups of children under snow-laden skies, surprised looks in the summer sun, or a parade of umbrellas on the way to school. Hues softened with grey and simple brushstrokes reveal strength and gentleness in the impressive art of Guylène Saucier.
Guylène (or Guylaine) Saucier was born in Louiseville in 1960.
Background and career
Guylène Saucier first earned a Bachelor of Modern Languages degree from Université Laval. She then studied visual arts (design and art history) at Université de Sherbrooke, before completing her training with a certificate in written French at Université du Québec à Montréal. She developed her knowledge of art by working with famous painters.
As a painter, short-story writer and novelist, Guylène Saucier has pursued a brilliant career firmly rooted in creativity.
With her first solo exhibition in 1984, Guylène Saucier earned the support of a loyal following. In fact, since first entering the art market, her paintings have continued to achieve resounding success with a growing clientele. This love story has been reciprocal, as the young painter takes pride in keeping her prices honest and accessible.
In addition to being a versatile artist, Guylène Saucier is also a writer. She has published many short stories, including one that earned an international award in 1990. She has also published three novels: Motel Plage St-Michel (Éditions VLB, 1986), Sarabande (Québec/Amérique,1992) and Le cheval habillé de bleu (Leméac, 2001).
Work and art
As a painter of childhood, Guylène Saucier draws us into the world of her characters with great charm and a touch of humour. Swarms of chubby-cheeked, wide-eyed children in a world of games and friendship populate scenes in which the artist portrays fond memories.
Guylène Saucier’s paintings depict winter scenes with groups of children under snow-laden skies, surprised looks in the summer sun, or a parade of umbrellas on the way to school. Hues softened with grey and simple brushstrokes reveal strength and gentleness in the impressive art of Guylène Saucier.
Guylène Saucier is represented by the Au P'tit Bonheur Art Gallery since 1986, exclusively since 2012.
