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Mural: Buenos Aires, Argentina (Mar-Apr 2024)
Las Guardianas: Women Holding Space
During her art residency at Proyecto 'ace in Buenos Aires, Geneviève explored feminist themes in her mural intervention "Las Guardianas: Women Holding Space". Her work contributed to the ever-evolving Palimpsest Project where artists intertwine their murals with existing ones, creating a new life for the artwork on the walls. The murals reflect the collective efforts of multiple resident artists dialoging over time.
Inspired by pre-Colombian figures Geneviève saw while travelling in South America, she depicted solid female forms. To contrast ancient mother earth energy with the commercialization of what is "feminine", Geneviève chose bold magenta for her figures. She integrated these into 3 corners of the Palimpsest terrace, as well as 2 figures at the entrance. These guardianas now physically hold the space. While this invokes visions of resilience and strength, it also raises questions about marginalization as the very act of holding space for others is decentralizing.
Solo Show: Ottawa, Canada (January 2024)
Divine Feminine Energy
Geneviève’s art explores the deep energetic connection between the feminine and the universe. She paints figures that merge into nature through the use of flowers, butterflies and other natural elements. She uses bold strokes to depict beings that are connected to expansive celestial bodies, representing infinite feminine forces.
In her series Divine Feminine Energy, Geneviève's subjects are free, expansive and unapologetic as they assert their feminine presence. Her figures beckon the female viewer to be conscious of the energy which extends past their physical bodies. It challenges them to expand and embrace their beauty and power far beyond society’s limited – and often oppressive - view of what is feminine.
Group Show: Is this a Protest?, Smiths Falls, ON (April 2024)
Protest Art
Geneviève was thrilled to be selected for Is this a Protest?, a group show curated to generate conversations about pressing social issues. In her painting "Salem," Geneviève delves into the complex intersections of gender, power dynamics, and systemic injustice. Her work was inspired by a trip to Salem, Massachusetts and pays homage to the persecution of women during the Salem Witch Trials (1692-1693). The central figure, gagged and silenced, represents the countless women who have been oppressed for speaking out and asserting their autonomy. The aggressively painted and written words serve as poignant reminders of the aggression women faced in the name of fear and superstition. "Salem" stands as a protest against ongoing gender inequity, censorship, and the enduring legacy of misogyny. By merging artistic expression with social commentary, Geneviève's work aims to provoke thought, inspire dialogue, and ultimately advocate for systemic change.
Inspired by Travels to South America (March-April 2024)
Woman is The Creator
Geneviève’s exploration of clay sculpture was inspired by her travels to South America, where she was captivated by pre-Colombian female figures that embody the ancient reverence for women as divine creators. By recreating these clay figures, she reconnects with this historical legacy. Each figure emerges from the earth with a sense of timelessness, highlighting the simplicity and intimacy of working with clay. The straightforward tools and techniques used in her sculpting evoke a direct, heartfelt connection to the people of the past, bridging ancient and contemporary practices through the tactile and enduring medium of clay.
Various exhibitions, Ottawa and surrounding area (2024)
Modern Feminine Archetypes
Geneviève explores themes of modern feminine archetypes in this series of six mixed media abstract paintings, depicting figures such as The Gaia Steward, The Urban Mystic, The Cyber Ethics Guardian, and The Corporate Rebel. Each archetype embodies powerful, yet often undervalued, feminine energy that is essential to the fabric of society. Through bold textures, colors, and abstract forms, Geneviève challenges societal perceptions, calling for a revaluation of these vital roles and their contributions to a balanced, ethical, and harmonious world.
Various exhibitions, Ottawa and surrounding area (2024)
Feminine Constellations
In her traveling show, Geneviève confronts the exclusion of women in religious and spiritual narratives, reclaiming space for the feminine in realms often dominated by male perspectives. Through her series, *Feminine Constellations*, she presents abstract figures emerging from the cosmic depths, each representing the transformative power of the Divine Feminine—qualities like resilience, intuition, love, and sexuality. These paintings challenge the marginalization of women in spiritual traditions, offering a vision where feminine energy is honored as a vital force in shaping a more inclusive and empowered future.