Miguel Forest

Miguel Forest, originally from Lanaudière, lives and works in the Bas-Saint-Laurent. Since 1995, he has held over twenty solo exhibitions and participated in around forty group shows. He has also led several public art projects in the Bas-Saint-Laurent and the Côte-du-Sud regions.

The artist explores the deep connections between humans and their environment, particularly the complex relationships between nature and culture. He highlights how these two elements influence and nourish each other, creating a dialogue between the wild and the urban, the ephemeral and the eternal. Through his works, he offers a vision of the Québécois landscape that goes far beyond simple representation: rugged, wild territories shaped by the forces of the elements, the vastness of the St. Lawrence River, and the authenticity of inhabited zones.

Actively involved in the protection of the landscapes in his adopted region, Forest uses his art to raise public awareness of the landscape and heritage issues, emphasizing the fragile beauty of the spaces he depicts. He advocates for a respectful approach to nature, a commitment reflected in his creative process and his desire to promote a more sustainable future for wild spaces and vernacular architecture that remains.

Open realism is his preferred method for evoking a strong emotional response. His goal is to create visually striking works where composition plays a central role, while maintaining a personal approach in the brushstroke, offering the viewer a certain freedom of interpretation.