Philippe Caron Lefebvre is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice revolves primarily around sculpture and installation, which is regularly complemented by drawing and collage. His research draws on the interpretation of natural and scientific phenomena, exploring—through mimicry—the morphology of species and the unique characteristics of flora and fauna. This interest has its roots in his childhood spent in the dense forests of the Laurentians, where he developed a deep connection with nature and a fascination with the relationship between nature and the imagination.
Aiming to trigger emotional jolts, the artist creates works in which fear and seduction, disgust and emancipation coexist in a paradoxical tension, much like a moth drawn to a light source. It is by exploring matter with rigour and an open mind that he reveals unusual sensory experiences. His influences, drawn from science fiction and cosmic horror, serve as a speculative tool for examining contemporary issues beyond a strictly human perspective.
After initially training as a ceramics apprentice, he earned a BFA from Université du Québec à Montréal, followed by a MFA in sculpture from Concordia University. He has completed residencies at the Rozynski Art Centre (Way’s Mill, QC, 2026), NARS (New York, U.S., 2023), the Atelierhaus Salzamt (Austria, 2022), the Fondation LaNapoule (France, 2022), Art OMI (New York, 2019), and the Banff Centre (Canada, 2018). His work has been exhibited in Japan, Italy, Mexico, the United States, and Canada. His most recent projects explore ceramics and crystalline glazes, an aesthetic taxonomy of the spike, an experimental approach to collage, and a growing commitment to public art.
