Mélanie Arcand

Mélanie Arcand was born in Montreal in 1973 and grew up in Pont-Rouge, near Québec. From the age of 11, she takes drawing and painting lessons with Gisèle Boulianne, a renowned painter. This initial training will allow her to experiment various mediums, such as oil, pastel and charcoal. She will then continue her artistic training as an autodidact while completing training in computer graphics. Her paintings, which she textures with various materials such as spices, branches and cotton wool are inspired by nature.

In 1999, Mélanie's career took an unexpected turn thanks to a move at Inverness. Serge Gérard, then owner of the foundry, introduced her to the profession of foundry and, more particularly, to the art of patina. Anne Renard, sculptor, introduced her to sculpture. It was love at first sight. She develops a polymorphous work, expressive and inspired trees, from shards of bronze, very popular with art lovers.

Mélanie Arcand has been working at the Inverness Art Foundry since January 2000, specialist in casts, waxes and especially the patinas from which she is renowned. This practical experience constitutes valuable training for the sculptor, both within the mastery she acquires of the important steps required in the production of works and through her contacts with the different sculpting artists.

”Trees move us with their beauty and majesty. They give me a state of joy and serenity. They energize me, inspire me and help me find strength.”