David Bolduc

David Bolduc was an abstract artist who used colour and central imagery in his paintings. In 1967, his work featured groupings of shaped canvases with contoured surfaces carrying simple geometric colour designs. He subsequently abandoned colour to work with minimal constructions of stretched white vinyl and then with simple structures made of rope, wood, and mirrors. By the mid-1970s, Bolduc had developed his personal territory, central imagery abstracts. Bolduc's signature as a painter was a main motif articulated in impasto colour drawn directly from the tube on top of a stained background. Bolduc drew inspiration for his painting from different exotic locales and travelled often to attain it, such as his 1968 trip across Europe to Turkey, overland to Nepal, returning home via Uzbekistan and Moscow. He went to India (at least 15 times), Turkey, Mexico, North Africa, China, the Himalayas, Sri Lanka, Costa Rica, Paris, Spain, Portugal. For several years in the 1990s, Bolduc lived and worked in Paris and Morocco. In Canada, Bolduc and his friend Alex Cameron made regular trips to the Rockies and Newfoundland. Bolduc's paintings can be found in major collections across Canada, including the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Art Gallery of Alberta, as well as the Mirvish Collection.

Creator Id: 74
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
Beginning Year: 1945
Country of Birth: Canada
Province of Birth: Ontario
Year of Birth: 1945
City: Toronto
Country: Canada
Type of Creator: Artist
Ending Year: 2010
Gender: Male
Living Status: Deceased
Mediums: painting, text-based
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Bolduc: Early

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Info: Premières années

Summary: Early Influences and Community in Publishing: The artist recounts his early lack of formal art education and how libraries influenced his literary ambitions. He describes his involvement with Coach House Press and the vibrant community that formed around it in the early 1960s, highlighting the collaborative spirit and experimental nature of the publishing projects undertaken.

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Bolduc: Early

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Bolduc: Drawing and Painting

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Summary: Separation of Drawing and Painting: The artist discusses his approach to separating drawing from painting, where drawings aim to represent reality and paintings strive to convey feelings abstractly. He shares insights into his creative struggle with painting the ocean in Newfoundland, aiming for expression beyond mere replication.

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Bolduc: Collaboration

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Summary: Creative Process of a Book Illustrator: This video dives into the intricate process of a book illustrator collaborating with poets. It showcases the evolution from initial sketches to final pieces, highlighting the extensive efforts that go into creating visually complementary works for textual content, emphasizing the synergy between illustrations and poetry.

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Work by David Bolduc

Knossos

Work ID: 5396

Measurements: 177.8 x 261.62 cm

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Date Made: 1993

Materials: acrylic on canvas

Virtual Collection: Original CCCA