Raynald Leclerc: New Collection
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West End Gallery, Edmonton 10337 124 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1R1
Raynald Leclerc, "Champ de Lavande, Pourrière," 2020
oil on canvas, 24" x 30"
Raynald Leclerc
Born in 1961 in Saint-Michel de Bellechasse, near Quebec City, Raynald Leclerc grew up in a colourful environment surrounded by beautiful landscapes. He developed his interest in art while studying architecture. A self-made artist, Leclerc first studied architecture at Levis-Lauzon CEGEP and worked for a time as an industrial designer. During this time, he discovered his natural talent for painting, which soon developed into a career. Following the footsteps of Clarence Gagnon and the Group of Seven, he first found inspiration in the Canadian landscape, in particular the Charlevoix region of Quebec. He has an innate ability to capture light and an acute sense of observation. Often his works depict architectural landscape with multifaceted foregrounds that beckon the viewer. Leclerc has been making a living through his art for over 35 years.
“I like to throw myself off balance, get outside my comfort zone, take risks, explore. I believe it’s important for artists not to get too comfortable and avoid setting formulas, especially commercial ones. We have to stay real – even if it means constantly challenging ourselves.” -Raynald Leclerc
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