A look at the artist
Annie Sène is the product of a cultural mix of Senegal, France, and Guadeloupe. Driven by the love of her family, she is a passionate self-taught woman who grows through her experiences and continuous learning. Her driving force: the pursuit of her dreams and the constant exploration of new skills.
Artistic Approach
First Steps & Techniques
Annie explores a variety of mediums: black pencil, charcoal, and pastel. These tools allow her to better understand space, shapes, light, shadows, and colors. She is passionate about the complexity of human nature and the diversity it emanates.
Evolution of his Style
Debut in portraiture: softness and femininity in black pencil and charcoal.
Oil painting: first work in 1992, a notable foray with a painting representing an African top model who became an activist.
Themes explored: identity, femininity, intimacy, innocence.
Significant canvas: Metamorphosis, a turn towards the semi-abstract and hidden symbols.
Routes and Exhibitions
Debuts and Exhibitions in France
1992: First oil painting in Enghien-les-Bains.
2002: Participation in workshops and exhibitions with the Quatre-A association in Cergy-le-Haut.
Presence in Quebec
2010: Works exhibited at the Galerie Garo Charles, Montreal.
2012: First solo exhibition at the Portuguese.
Regular exhibitions, notably at the Lamoureux Ritzenhoff Gallery.
Recognition and Commitment
Distinctions
2015: Winner of the Rallye-Expos Vues d’Afrique with La Source Sauve.
2020: Finalist for the ArtxTerra Artist Entrepreneur Award.
2021: Certified Senior Artist Entrepreneur ArtxTerra.
2022: Certification in art therapy.
Community Engagement
Teaching painting to groups of seniors.
Organization of French-speaking karaoke sessions.
Involvement in educational projects with the Laval Youth Center.
Significant Exhibitions (Selection)
2021 to 2022
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Moroccan Cultural Center – Views of Africa
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Lenoir Gallery
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Sainte-Rose Art Center – Tomorrow is You Exhibition
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Bon Secours Market – Crossing the Centuries
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ERGA Gallery – Getting out of the box
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Fôkus Gallery, USINE 106U Gallery, DAR AL-Maghrib Center
2023
Rally-Expos Views of Africa
Portugal Festival – Mission Santa Cruz
Bon Secours Market – Artists’ Fair
Paul-Médéric Cultural Crossroads – Present Times
Lachine Cultural Center – AMALGAME and Human Forms
BOA Gallery – Within Reach
2024
Galerie Lenoir – The Return of Spring (March-April)
Sainte-Rose Art Center – Renewal (May)
Montreal Arts Council House – 40 Years of Posters
Portugal Festival, Lenoir Gallery, LOC ART Gallery
2025
Portugal Festival – July
Artists’ Fair25 – Lenoir Gallery, Bon Secours Market
Contact & Representation
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