The Galerie Trois Points is currently showing three artists who have a common theme: animal stories. Erik Jerezano‘s works on paper are reminiscent of sumi-e paintings. He uses black ink, both with brush and with pen, and his composition have an Asiatic, floaty feel to them. His drawings are creepy and disturbing, depicting animals – whole or in parts – suggesting dark, unknown fables.

Erik Jerezano, Kristin Bjornerud

Daniel Duek‘s drawing are even weirder. At first glance they appear to be crude children’s drawings in felt-tip pen, pencil and gouache. However, a closer observation of the lines betray a studied hand. The central motif of his work are cartoon elephants, which are meant to symbolize sexuality. In fact, if you look closely you’ll notice small floating cartoon penises with little elephant trunks dotting the sky. It’s both funny and twisted. And a little disturbed. 
Kristin Bjornerud showcases her delicate, detailed watercolours, each a tableau of herself with and animal companion. Turtles, wolves, and eagles end up sitting next to her on a sofa, or on the roof of a flooded house. Some animals are turned into marionettes or hand puppets, symbolizing humanity’s manipulation of the wild. Her work is loosely based on folklore, myths and dreams.

Galerie Trois Points
space 520
Kristin Bjornerud, Daniel Duek, Erik Jerezano
Å’uvres sur papier
until February 9, 2008
www.galerietroispoints.qc.ca