Catherine Morin is a multidisciplinary artist who lives and works in Montreal. Trained in photography, she has devoted herself almost exclusively to painting since 2010, while occasionally exploring sculpture.

A vibrant painting depicting four women in vintage swimsuits and head wraps, engaged in conversation against a backdrop of palm trees and a blue sky.
Les Papoteurs, 2019, acrylic and oil on canvas, 44 ร— 56 in

Her approach is distinguished by a deep sensitivity to the human condition, studied through subjects that question social and economic norms and values.

A colorful painting depicting a muscular figure lounging by a swimming pool, with bright yellow legs and a blue swimming suit, surrounded by green plants and a blue water backdrop.
Voluptรฉ dalles tomates, oil and acrylic on linen, 38×39”

Her art is not rhetorical: at its sharpest, Morin is humorous; and at its most benevolent, she expresses exquisite tenderness – Wishbone Gallery

Morin celebrates workers by highlighting their dignity, courage, and accomplishments, especially those involved in physical labor.

A colorful painting depicting a muscular figure seated on the ground, holding a basket filled with vegetables, surrounded by white flowers and a vibrant background of red and blue trees.
Le petit travailleur. La grande rรฉcolte. Acrylic and oil on canvas, 56ย ยผโ€ x 50โ€

In the next moment, she explores the awkwardness of the suburban middle class, addressing decolonization, cultural identity, and self-derision.

A seated woman in a colorful outfit on a yellow striped armchair, surrounded by tropical plants, with a wooden floor and a small table beside her.
La Carafe, 2021, Acrylic and Oil on canvas, 59 ร— 44 in

Catherine Morin’s website, here.

Represented by Wishbone Gallery, here.


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