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Dom Laporte in Canada

Dom Laporte

Dom

Ottawa,Canada

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Interviews,Live painting events,Canvas commissions

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About
Dominic is an accomplished muralist and illustrator based in Ottawa, Canada. His artistry seamlessly melds traditional painting techniques with mixed-media approaches, primarily focusing on themes rooted in the natural world. His recent gallery work delves into the intricate symbiotic relationships found in nature, weaving these concepts into profound narratives. His goal is to bring these paintings to life on large scale walls. Over the past decade, Dominic has taken his mural practice to an international stage, crafting a unique style that has become a defining element of Canada's urban landscapes. Inspired by his immediate surroundings, Dominic's murals serve as a means to connect with audiences who may not typically engage with traditional art galleries. His portfolio includes large-scale commissions for prestigious institutions such as Canada's Museum of Science & Technology, Live Nation Canada, Street Art Toronto, The Royal Canadian Navy, Bank of Montreal, Adidas, The Canadian Medical Association, and the City of Ottawa Light Rail Transit, among others. He has also been a featured artist at various mural festivals worldwide, such as Noisy Waters Mural Festival and PLNTNG Seeds in the United States, Sibiu International Street Art Festival in Romania, and numerous Canadian mural festivals, including the Squamish Mural Walk, Nelson International Mural Festival, and the Halifax Mural Festival. Dominic's dedication to community-driven and accessible art aligns seamlessly with his background in traditional painting. His artwork and mural installations have graced cities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Together with his partner, Anaϊs Labrèque, Dominic is a co-founder of DRIFT, www. driftmurals .com, a mural production and public art company based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. At DRIFT Mural Co., their mission is to enhance communities and celebrate local identities through transformative public art initiatives. Recent developments in Dominic's work signify both stylistic evolution and a fresh exploration of thematic concerns. After years of captivation with portraiture's capacity to depict the richness of human emotions and experiences, his latest creations shift focus towards natural environments and the intricate, symbiotic bonds (real and imagined) between species and ecosystems. He delves into the concept of mutual dependency among species despite their diverse needs and inherent gaps in understanding. Dominic's unique artistic style amalgamates realism and surrealism, urging viewers to contemplate their relationship with and responsibility toward other species in our shared world.

I can replicate designs if it suits my style

Pick me for these projects! :-

Large scale outdoor mural projects, creative illustration, anything involving nature or birds!

I'll sit these ones out :-

Logo,   graphic design based projects

Beyond the Current
A Helping Hand
Unnamed
Tribute to MF DOOM
Soul Terrain
The Barenaked Ladies
Last to Arrive
Give These Flowers My Name
Planter l'Avenir
Second Cup Coffee Co
Zoetic
Cinque Terre
The River Keepers
Robert Plant
Tear Drinking Butterfly
Tribute to Anthony Bourdain
On the Dock of the Bay
Immerse & Tick
Honey Guide
Being Benedicte
Hidden Garden
Mother Nature
New Soil
Back on Beckwith
Hope
Rejuvenation
Heart of Muskoka
Soul of Limoilou
Past & Present
Trading Central
Little Italy
Spaniel's Tale

Qualifications/Positions:

Bachelor of Illustration Degree - Sheridan College - Oakville,   ON - 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Concordia University - Montreal,   QC - 2010
Aerial Lifts & Aerial Work Platforms Certificate – Worksite Safety Compliance Centre - 2023
General Commercial Liability Insurance – Aviva Insurance Company of Canada - 2023
WSIB Registration – Independent Operator #8505368

Keynote Speaker – Ottawa Design Club ‘Beyond the Mark’ Event – SAW Galerie – Ottawa,   ON - 2023
Head-Organizer/ Founder – Ottawa International Mural Festival – Ottawa,   ON - 2023
STEPS Public Art – Two digital art installations in new BMO Bank – Ottawa,   ON - 2022
Arts and Community Engagement - Installed six murals in Dementia ward of the Garry J.
Armstrong long term care home – 2019 – Ottawa,   ON
Live painting events: Canada Day events with Art Battle,   Hintonburg Happening,   Ottawa Dental Society Gala – 2017 - 2019 – 2021 – 2022 – Ottawa/Toronto,   ON
Art CHAOS block Co-Ordinator for Ottawa’s annual ‘Glow Fair’ Festival – 2017 – 2018 – 2019
Lead Artist In collaborative mural project with Ottawa youth- (OSICO/House of Paint) – 2016
Lead Artist / Instructor: Mural painting workshop for Illustration Students at Sheridan College – 2015

Awards/Grants:

Creation and Production Grant for Professional Artists - City of Ottawa - 2021
Special Merit Award – The Marketer Magazine Art & Design Competition - 2021
Exhibition Assistance Grant – Ontario Arts Council – 2019
Art Battle Canada Championships – National Finalist - 2017
Sheridan College’ Bachelor of Illustration Excellence Award – 2015
1st place – James Lee Foundation Award for Art & Design – National Art Competition – 2013

Exhibitions:

Solo Exhibition – ‘Sky Burial’ – Dayvan Studio – Ottawa,   ON - 2022
Group Exhibition - ‘Le Party’ Art Auction - Ottawa Art Gallery - Ottawa,   ON - 2021
Group Exhibition – ‘Le Party’ Art Auction – Ottawa Art Gallery – Ottawa,   ON - 2020
Solo exhibition - ‘Pranayam’ - Ottawa Art Gallery / Annexe Gallery - Ottawa,   ON – 2019
Group exhibition - ‘Figure Works’ at St. Brigid’s Centre for the Arts - Ottawa,   ON - 2017
Collaborative solo exhibition - 'Part & Parcel: 2' at Well & Good Gallery - Toronto,   2017
Group exhibition at Aktivitat Gallery – Barcelona,   Spain - 2017
Group exhibition - ‘Figure Works’ at St. Brigid’s Centre for the Arts – Ottawa,   ON – 2016
Collab solo exhibition - ‘Part & Parcel’ - Patrick Gordon Framing Studio – Ottawa,   ON - 2016
Collaborative solo exhibition - ‘Carry on Tradition’ at #Hashtag Gallery – Toronto,   ON – 2016
Group exhibition - ‘Unhinged 2.0’ at The Alexander – Vancouver,   BC – 2016
Group exhibition - ‘Unhinged’ at Saw Gallery – Ottawa,   ON – 2016
Solo exhibition - ‘Face to Face’ At Fall Down Gallery - Ottawa,   ON – 2014
Group exhibition’s - ‘Collective Scene’ at Fall Down Gallery - Ottawa,   ON - 2010 - 2014
Solo exhibition at La Petit Mort Gallery - Ottawa,   ON - 2011
Group exhibition - ‘New Blood’ at La Petit Mort Gallery - Ottawa,   ON - 2009
Group exhibition - ‘City Life’ at Orange Art Gallery Ottawa,   ON – 2009

Worked with the following major brands:

The Royal Canadian Navy,   Bank of Montreal,   Live Nation Canada,   The Canadian Museum of Science and Technology,   Second Cup Coffee Co.,   Adidas,   The Canadian Medical Association,   The Toronto Raptors,   FEDCO,   Nelson International Mural Festival,   Andaz Hotel.

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