Pascale Girardin

Since 1996, Pascale Girardin has seamlessly blended the worlds of ceramics, visual arts, and design, infusing her unique vision into her visual art practice and architectural installations. Inspired by the expression of pure forms, her art subtly emphasizes our fundamental relationship with the natural world. Whether suspended, adorning a wall, or floating in water, her works evoke the omnipresence and organic structure of nature.

Originally trained as a painter, Pascale Girardin’s passion for art and science led her to pursue studies in biology at the Université de Montréal, design with a Certificate in Digital Technologies from Concordia University, ceramics at the Centre de Céramique Bonsecours, and visual arts, earning a BFA from Concordia University and completing her Maîtrise ès Arts at the Université du Québec à Montréal to further enhance her ability to conduct thoughtful research and continue to enrich her work.

Girardin’s approach to her art requires not only a sense of aesthetics but also an understanding of science and chemistry, resulting in the versatility seen in both the “Obscuro” and “Poeme” series. However, she brings another dimension to her practice: that of an emotional and relational dialogue with the material. Her respect and attentiveness towards clay elicit a response, and her work is characterized by an openness to the unexpected outcomes.

“Curiosity has always been a driving force in my life as it opens doors to the unknown. Biology, art, and design rely on this common principle. I think that experiencing a state of uncertainty and a willingness to explore the unknown shifts that take place when you are fully present in the process” says Pascale Girardin.

Her work has been featured in various exhibitions and installations, including the Figura collection, which comprises sculptures that are intuitive formal explorations based on the notion of presence and belonging.

Visit Pascale Girardin’s website (atelier) and Instagram page.