Francis Gaignard

FRANCIS GAIGNARD


Photo: Pierre-Ulric Gagné
 

SPRING RESIDENCY

Francis’ formal training and career as an architect (École d'Architecture de l'Université Laval, Atelier Pierre Thibault) strongly permeate his artistic practice. He is currently investigating the intersection – or rather, coalescence – of pluriscalar landscape fragments through drawing and sculpture. As a co-founder of the multidisciplinary collective legaga, he has exhibited his designs, as well as several architectural installations, throughout Québec (Canadian Bacon, Reford Gardens’ International Garden Festival, Passages Insolites, MNBAQ). Now a production member of L'Œil de poisson, an artist-run centre featuring exhibition spaces and production shops, his professional trajectory is shaped by the interweaving of the visual arts with architecture and design. Francis lives and works in Kbahak/Kepek/Québec, where he will present his first solo exhibition from April 17 to May 1, 2025 (Criterium).