An interview conducted by Josée Cousineau
Today, we are meeting Lise-Anne Bernatchez, a multidisciplinary artist from the Lower Laurentians. Over time, she has evolved her artistic practice with curiosity and passion. A true jack-of-all-trades, she has many talents: oil painting, acrylics, watercolor, collage, bookbinding, and artist book creation. Today, she is also exploring new horizons such as calligraphy, quilting, and fabric embroidery.
Discover the world of this passionate artist through this interview.
Creative process and inspiration
Where do you find inspiration for your creations?
Simply by observing the region where I live, but also through my travels. The beauty and immensity of nature, the interplay of textures, books, as well as craft markets and visual arts exhibitions are an inexhaustible source of inspiration for me.
What does a typical workday in your studio look like?
To fully immerse myself in my creative work, I need to set aside three- or four-hour sessions. Depending on my mood, I work in silence or with music in the background. I like to work on two or three projects at the same time. To keep them moving forward, I rely above all on rigor and discipline.
What is your preferred medium or technique, and why?
Analog collage, without a doubt, because it opens up a vast field of possibilities. I find it fascinating to play with papers, textures, and colors, and then assemble everything to create a cohesive work.
Work and style
In one word, how would you describe your style?
Contemporary.
Philosophy and reflections
Which artists have influenced you?
Mondrian, Malevich, Hollie Chastain, and Lydia Rink.
Current projects
What are you currently working on?
Following the presentation of her exhibition in April 2026, which showcased embroidery on vintage photographs, Lise-Anne is continuing her artistic explorations. She currently feels a desire to return to drawing by incorporating a touch of calligraphy.
Furthermore, she plans to offer creative workshops at her studio in Brownsburg-Chatham and launch an online store on her website.
Finally, what is your favorite mantra?
It is a mantra by Jane Dunnewold (translated loosely):
• Rule 1: “When something comes in, something must go out”;
• Rule 2: “Use what you have on hand”.
To learn more about Lise-Anne Bernatchez's work and discover her creations, we invite you to visit her website:
liseannebernatchez.ca
You can also follow her on social media:
Facebook – Lise-Anne Bernatchez
Instagram – @ginkgolab