From February 16 through March 31, 2023, the Espace VERRE gallery will present Dentelles de soi a solo exhibition featuring the works of Lisanne Lachance. Laces of glass and of light, objects simultaneously delicate and solid, crystallised by a sensual and poignant delicacy. Dentelles de soi is an ode to the multiple facets of her identity [...]
From November 10 through December 23, 2022, the Espace VERRE gallery will present Holiday Enchantment, our annual pop-up show. In our gallery-boutique, you will find many seasonal gifts that will please everyone on your nice list such as: contemporary vases in unique colours and forms, bowls and glasses to receive your guests around your festive [...]
The first glass art gallery in Canada, Galerie Elena Lee has specialized in the exhibition and thepromotion of contemporary Canadian sculptural glass for over 40 years. The Gallery's numerous activities, combined with the exceptional talent of its artists, helped to establish a solid reputation of excellence which now spreads beyond the city of Montreal and [...]
It is with great enthusiasm that Espace VERRE announces the return of its most popular and anticipated Holiday tradition, the 13th edition of the Make Your Own Blown Glass Ornament Activity. Whether with family, friends or work colleagues, create a unique ornament by choosing from this year’s models and seasonal colours, before assisting one of [...]
From September 15 through October 30, 2022, the Espace VERRE gallery will present the exhibition Traces featuring the glassworks of Élisabeth Marier. Artist, poet and experienced glass artist, Élisabeth finds her inspiration from the mysterious logic of the cosmos and the quantum randomness of the universe. Her glass tableaus merge colors, textures and poetry, all [...]
Greetings, A few days before my departure, I am pleased to send you this short message. During my functions of these passed 22 years, I have rubbed shoulders with many genuine glass art enthusiasts. This special bond that connects me to the glass realm was formed because of the collaboration and creativity of many students, [...]
We are announcing with great emotion the departure of our Executive Director Christian Poulin. After 22 years of contribution to our studio-school, he is retiring from his duties to navigate towards new adventures. Christian took the helm in the early 2000s. Two decades later, Espace VERRE has established itself in the fine crafts and glass [...]
Montréal, May 31, 2022 – From June 9 through September 2, 2022, the Espace VERRE gallery presents Au-delà de l’identité the exhibition of our 31st class of graduates of the Fine Craft – Glass Option programme offered in collaboration with the Cégep du Vieux Montréal. Following three years of studying and exploring the many glass [...]
From April 14 through May 20, 2022, the Espace VERRE gallery will present Mirari an exhibition featuring the works of Jean-Simon Trottier. As in the mythology of Narcissus, the human first discovered himself/herself for the first time by observing his/her reflection in a pool of water. Like in the 19th century, the artist uses the [...]
From February 17 through April 1st, 2022, the Espace VERRE gallery will present Atemporel an exhibition featuring works by Gilles Payette. Fascinated by glass because of its transparency and fragility, Gilles first used this material for an exhibition in 1990. As a glass sculptor striving for excellency, the artist has specialized in the sandcasting technique [...]
