Artist Name: Julie Favreau Residency Dates: February – March 2013
Hometown: Canada
URL: http://www.juliefavreau.com
Bio/Statement:
Julie Favreau’s practice is greatly influenced by experimental theatre and dance. Her projects take on different forms such as; video art, installation, sculpture, performance, and photography. Through the use of gesture (choreographed, performative) and sites (installations, sets), her work examines our relationship to psychological representations.
Favreau has presented/performed her work in different contexts including exhibitions, festivals and performances on stage. Recent shows, research projects and workshops include: Darling foundry-Quartier Ephémère studio, Paris (2011-12); Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal -MACM Quebec Triennial (2011-12); In Limbo-Compagnie de Brune, Tangente (2012); Musée de Rimouski (2012); Perdre le Nord, Est-Nord-Est Center (2011); Galerie de L’UQAM (2005, 2010), Goodwater Gallery,Toronto (2010); Axenéo 7 (2010); Leonard & Bina Ellen Art Gallery (2009), Laboratoires D’Aubervilliers, Paris (2007); Clark Gallery (2007); Dare-Dare (2007).
During her 2 months stay in New York (February through March 2013), Favreau will participate in the Montreal/Brooklyn – Clark Gallery/Parker’s Box collective exhibition scheduled to open at Parker’s Box on January 11 through February 17 2013.
Support: Julie Favreau is Concordia recipient of the 2012 Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Fellowship in Contemporary Art 2012
