France Benoit

BIO

France Benoit is an encaustic mixed media painter & sculptor who lives in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada. She has especially distinguished herself for her stylized encaustic works, influenced by wabi-sabi. Her art is characterized by textures, colors and shapes that can touch her audience. Always eager to perfect her technique, France attended many workshops and trainings given by professional artists. She was able to appropriate a recognizable and very appreciated personal style by her public. With a keen sense of composition and color, France creates expressive works that draw their inspiration from the joy of human emotions. Her passion for art and her will to share her story with the world make her a determined and committed artist.

ARTIST STATEMENT

"After twenty years of painting and experimenting with various mediums, I discovered a true passion for encaustic art. At its core, encaustic art is a medium of beeswax, tree sap mixed with pigments, each layer fused with heat to create depth and luminosity that is unparalleled in other media. Working with encaustic is like engaging with a living organism, as the medium has its own rhythm, texture, and vitality. 

With every piece I create, I channel my artistic vision, while also expressing empathy, compassion, and advocacy for the social issues that impact our world. I approach each piece with intentionality and mindfulness, carefully considering the ethical implications of the materials and techniques I use. In my art, I strive to intertwine environmental consciousness by crafting with recycled elements. When using sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, I ensure that my art not only reflects my values but also aligns with them in practice.

My work pays homage to the natural world through an encaustic medium that is both timeless and environmentally friendly. By utilizing beeswax and pigments, I aim to create compositions that resonate with harmony and equilibrium, echoing the delicate balance of our ecosystems. My main goal is to inspire a sense of optimism and possibility, inviting viewers to join me on a journey towards a brighter, more sustainable future."