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Born in Montreal in 1963, Louis Robichaud remodels in his own way, the fact of the cities and towns he paints, by combining different elements gathered during his excursions and his research into archives. Beyond the realism and masterful composition, showing us Robichaud's virtuosity, his paintings convey an affection for the places they illustrate and invite us to discover them. Louis Robichaud beckons us into his world, sometimes imaginary, sometimes real, and always full of light and nostalgia. These urban scenes, composed with great meticulousness and an obvious concern for detail, illustrate both the present and the past. Full of charm his paintings emphasise the importance of the urban architectural heritage in the life of city dwellers, and of their pride. The picturesqueness of these places and the spirit of the people, are subtly brought out in the various shop windows, signs and inscriptions, which animate the work. The human presence is therefore very real, although no person is portrayed. |
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