Captivated by the beauty of the waterway, artists Deirdre McCay and Stewart Fletcher present drawings and paintings inspired by Lachine’s landscapes, primarily focusing on the waterside. The exhibition reflects the artists’ attachment to nature, the river, the sky and surrounding landscapes.
Deirdre McCayDeirdre McCay has been living in Lachine since 2005. An accomplished painter and teacher, she studied drawing and painting in the United States and in England, where she trained in the same techniques used by Renaissance masters.
As she progressed in her career, Deirdre McCay developed an interest in the varied interpretations abstract images could elicit. She is actively involved in the art community, both as a visual arts teacher at the Saidye Bronfman Center, at McGill University and at the Dollard Center for Arts and as a guest speaker for several art associations in Montréal. Deirdre McCay is also well known for her art curriculum development skills.
Stewart Fletcher is an internationally recognized multidisciplinary artist, educator, mentor and fervent art activist.
Stewart Fletcher received a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Concordia University in 1986. He has served on several faculties including the Faculty of Drawing and Painting at the Saidye Bronfman Centre for the Arts in Montreal. His plentiful works, outstanding technique and strength as an entrepreneur have enabled him to live as an independent artist for over 25 years. His professional, honest and straightforward approach has earned him hundreds of sales in Asia, America, Australia and Europe.
Stewart Fletcher is actively involved in the art community, promoting his work in Canada and abroad. He continues to produce a staggering amount of work in his Montréal studio.
The exhibition Inspirations from Lachine and the Lakeshore is open on Fridays, from 18h to 21h, on Saturdays and Sundays, from 12h to 17h, and on performance nights. The Entrepôt is located at 2901, boulevard Saint-Joseph in Lachine.
Information: 514 637-7587.
