Sylvie Peltier, Canadian Contemporary Artist
Artist Statement
I'm fascinated by imperfection and I find exploring and mixing styles stimulating. I strive to evoke and to create joy and beauty rather than copy what is in front of me. I want people who view my work to be inspired and intrigued.
I enjoy looking at the work of other artists and I find much inspiration in what they do. David Hockney, David T. Alexander, Wolf Kahn and Meghan Hildebrand are currently among my favourite painters.
I paint mostly abstract florals and landscapes and also create wearable art and home decor pieces from my paintings. You can see these by clicking on the SHOP tab.
Esspé is how I sign my paintings, the phonetic expression of my name’s initials, Sylvie Peltier. My studio is in legendary Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, also known as the unceded traditional territory of the Qualicum First Nation.
Bio
I was born in Ottawa but grew up in Quebec. At the age of 13, I saw a poster saying "Learn English in Vancouver" with a spellbinding picture of the ocean and the mountains. At that moment I decided that I would live in British Columbia when I grew up.
On the way to BC, I pursued studies in Agricultural Economics (McGill) and Environmental Economics (Dalhousie). My thirst for an artistic practice led me to study Film & Television (UBC) and to establish Red Letter Films, a documentary television production company which I still operate with my husband. As my passion for the arts deepens, I have applied my skills to producing two online painting courses and their YouTube Channels for established painters. I also produced a studio art tour in my community for 2 years.
The call to make beautiful art and resolving the mysteries of design and composition is a constant. I've lived in BC for over 30 years and it's been close to 10 years since I picked up a paint brush with the determination to grow and learn and to create a thriving artistic practice.
I am an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. You can follow my work on Facebook and Instagram.
To inquire about my work or book a studio visit, contact me at esspe (at) sylviepeltier.com
Solo shows
2022 - Life Aquatika, White Rock Library (October and November)
2021 - Aquatika, Centre Culturel Francophone, Vancouver (March 11-April 22)
2018 - Artist of the month, The Gallery, White Rock
Group shows
2024 - (juried) Annual International Representational Exhibition, Online
2024 - (juried) Artists’ Choice Exhibition, Federation Gallery (online), Vancouver
2023 - (juried) Polarities and Junctions, Comox Airport (until April 2024)
2023 - (juried) Arrowsmith FCA Fall Exhibition, TOSH, Qualicum Beach
2023 - (juried) Nanaimo FCA Fine Art Show, Vancouver Island Conference Centre
2023 - (juried) Shape & Form Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Vancouver
2023 - (juried) Artists’ Choice Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Vancouver
2022 - (juried) Limitless Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Vancouver
2022 - South Rock Art Tour, South Surrey and White Rock
2022 - (juried) Water Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Vancouver
2022 - (juried) Abstracted Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Vancouver
2022 - (juried) Vancouver Salon, Federation Gallery, Vancouver
2022 - (juried) Shape & Form Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Vancouver
2022 - (juried) Active Member Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Vancouver
2021 - (juried) 80th Anniversary Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Vancouver
2021 - (juried) NOW Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Vancouver
2021 - (juried) Annual International Representational Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Vancouver
2020 - SSWRAS Art Show & Sale, Landmark Pop-Uptown Gallery, White Rock
2020 - (juried) Ten-Squared Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Vancouver
2020 - (juried) Social Distancing Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Vancouver
2019 - Peninsula Art Tour, South Surrey and White Rock
2019 - (juried) Annual International Mail-In Art Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Vancouver
2019 - (juried) artSpacific, Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre, Aldergrove
2019 - 60th Anniversary Gala Art Show & Sale, South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre
2019 - Spring Art Show & Sale, Turnbull Gallery, Surrey
2019 - Art & Chocolate, Turnbull Gallery, Surrey
2018 - Art at Blue Cottage, White Rock
2018 - (juried) Herstory, White Rock Community Center
2018 - Peninsula Art Tour, South Surrey and White Rock
2018 - West Coast Reflections, South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre
