Born in Chicoutimi, Claude Tremblay was a quiet and introspective child. She soon learned that her relationship with the world around her would be primarily visual. Like many Quebec families at that time, her parents moved frequently, providing her with wealth of visual stimuli. Her father in particular was a born nomad, as if, for him, true happiness could only be found elsewhere.

By the time she was three, she was drawing everything she saw as a way of making it her own. Instinctively, she seemed to know that reproducing the shape of whatever we see brings us closer to its essence. For her, drawing was her entry into the heart of the magic. She knew very well that the word "dog" didn't bite and the word "rose" revealed no hidden scent, but she understood that the shape of an apple could be mouth-watering.

She has always found it easier to relate to animals than humans. There is no need to explain yourself to animals; they "know" and "sense" whatever their human companions are feeling. An animal's love is unconditional, wasting no time on explanations. Horses, who obey only those who truly love them, became her first great passion.

Her natural instincts lead her towards places of quiet contemplation - forests, waterfalls, meadows. Trees, majestic sovereigns of silence and tranquility, have always held a special attraction for her. She communicates with them as with human-mates. They too are deeply rooted in mother earth.

Naturally, Claude developed an matured artistically, perfecting her technique and pictorial style. Her passionate exploration of the magic of colour delights all who encounter her art, but above all, she will be known for her ability to commune with nature and reveal the essence of the visible and invisible world.

Exhibition:

1987   Centre des Arts   Shawinigan, Quebec

1988   Manoir de Neuville   Neuville, Quebec

1989   Moulin Marcoux   Pont Rouge, Quebec

1992   Vignoble de la famille Perey   Vufflens le Chateau, Suisse

1993   Galerie Quatre Saison   Quebec, Quebec

1995   Centre des Arts   Grand-Mere, Quebec

1999 Le Bacon d'Art   St-Lambert, Quebec

2001 Stephen Lowe Gallery   Victoria, B.C.

Collections:

Banque Nouvelle Ecosse, Bell Canada, Bombardier, Canada Tire, Crowne Plaza, Esso Canada, Gouvernement du Quebec, Jacques Lalonde Honda Laval, Les Editions Stanke