René Lemay

"On September 18th, 2015, the wind blew so hard that it took me away from the open sea. Those who will look for me will recognize my sails and know that I will always be around."

René Lemay (1934-2015), a self-taught contemporary realist painter, expresses joy and the here and now through various media. For over 25 years, his creative journey has guided him between Asia and the Îles-de-la-Madeleine, where his workshop is open to public upon appointment during summer : 1610 Chemin de l'Étang des caps.

His art has been featured in many national and international exhibitions.

This website has the goal to showcase the most exhaustive catalog of all the artworks he left behind. Most of the artworks on this website are part of private collections. 

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Tableau de l'artiste peintre René Lemay représentant l'oiseau cormoran
René Lemay artiste peintre - Aquarium - Acrylique

Noces et offrandes | 20.12.1998 | Bali

Ce matin c’est la noce et il y a de grandes averses. Madé m’a prêté un habit. Le trajet en voiture se fait assez bien, on arrive sur place, c’est un grand mariage. Je suis Madé et tout d’un coup je perds pieds et je glisse. 

René Lemay artiste peintre - Chevauchée astrale - Acrylique
René Lemay artiste peintre - La Pratique - Acrylique

Entrevue Radio-Canada | 2023 | Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Le symposium Mer Océane s'est tenu aux Îles-de-la-Madeleine en 1998 et a réuni de nombreux artistes importants, dont le sculpteur Charles Daudelin et le peintre René Lemay, tous deux aujourd'hui décédés. 

René Lemay artiste peintre - Happy Roaster - Acrylique

Dancing | December 5th 1998 | Bali

I went to see a dance called Gong. It was held in a courtyard of the ancient Ancak Sali built in the 16th century and located in Ubud. First of all the ambiance in this palace: there is a large central door hand sculpted. The dancers are not very tall. What is the most amazing t is to look at all of these flamboyant colors inlaid with gold thread, to witness the magic of the hand and eyes movements done with such harmony.