Marcelle Ferron

Painter and stained glass artist

Marcelle Ferron - Painter and stained glass artist
Born

1924
101 years ago

Died

November 19th, 2001
23 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Canada

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A Canadian painter and stained glass artist, this individual played a significant role in the world of art through contributions to the automodernist movement. A member of the 'Les Automatistes' group, which focused on spontaneous and abstract art, this artist's work explored themes of light and color, influencing many contemporaries. The involvement in public art projects included numerous prominent stained glass installations in churches and public buildings, notably a large stained glass window at the Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Montreal. Her dedication to both painting and stained glass artistry had a lasting effect on the Canadian art scene.

Contributed to the 'Les Automatistes' group

Created notable stained glass works in Montreal

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