Among Canada’s most intriguing contemporary artists, Margot Delacroix stands out for her visceral and expressive approach to figurative painting. Born in 1983 in Montreal, she explores psychological turmoil, human duality, and raw emotion through striking and haunting works.
A Raw and Introspective Style
Delacroix draws inspiration from expressionism and dramatic art, creating canvases where bodies and emotions twist in an inner struggle. Her figures often display expressions of anguish, despair, or conflict, giving her paintings an intense, cinematic quality.
Recurring Themes:
- Existential angst and fear, expressed through distorted, tormented faces
- Multiple figures, symbolizing fragmented identity and inner voices
- Textured flesh and distorted anatomy, enhanced by earthy tones and strong contrasts
Techniques Used:
- Thick, textured oil painting on canvas
- A dark, organic color palette (ochres, browns, grays)
- Stark contrasts between light and shadow, reminiscent of Francis Bacon and Goya
The Featured Work: “Inner Whispers”
This haunting painting depicts a central figure with wide, terrified eyes, surrounded by ghostly figures whispering into his ears. The raw expression of fear and the tight, clawing hands convey an inner struggle, a silent scream of the soul.
Recent Exhibition: “Nocturnes of the Unconscious”, a collection exploring nightmares, the psyche, and repressed fears.
Delacroix also collaborates with filmmakers and horror directors, creating striking visuals inspired by the subconscious mind.
An Artist Who Pushes Boundaries
Margot Delacroix exhibits mainly in Toronto, Vancouver, and Berlin, where her work fascinates and unsettles audiences. She particularly appeals to contemporary art lovers, psychology enthusiasts, and fans of dark aesthetics.
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A Quote from the Artist
“Art should disturb as much as it fascinates. Only by facing our shadows do we truly understand who we are.”
Margot Delacroix
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