Location: Canada
Canadian artist Mathieu Isabelle has more than 15 years experience working as a sculptor. In 2009, Mathieu sets out to create what is to become his trademark: large-scale sculptures.
Inhabited by strong values, Mathieu Isabelle uses his art as a means of expression. Each of his monumental artworks conveys a different message and expresses his opinions.
Now an international he's also accruing sales in Europe and the U.S.A.
Whether to denounce injustices, for personal or social reasons or to praise actions past, his works are always symbolic and inspired.
Driven by perseverance, determination, passion and the awareness that time is precious, Mathieu Isabelle, through his colossal sculptures, praises people who are in action, evolution and eternal development, attitudes for which he has great respect .
The sheer size of his pieces, and the techniques or symbols he uses are intended to create an unsettling effect and to inspire a sense of wonder.
Inhabited by strong values, Mathieu Isabelle uses his art as a means of expression. Each of his monumental artworks conveys a different message and expresses his opinions.
Whether to denounce injustices, for personal or social reasons or to praise actions past, his works are always symbolic and inspired.
Driven by perseverance, determination, passion and the awareness that time is precious, Mathieu Isabelle, through his colossal sculptures, praises people who are in action, evolution and eternal development, attitudes for which he has great respect .
A symbol of vigour, strength and force of will, the lion symbolizes regeneration and renewal.
His roar evokes an awakening and is a measure of strength, power and intelligence.
Artist Mathieu Isabelle’s Lion’s Roar symbolizes humanity’s enlightenment after many years of internal searching. It announces that “order must be restored to the jungle” by casting aside personal ego in order for a more just and fair society to be established.
Year: 2012
Dimensions: 11 x 6 x 18 feet
Material: Stainless Steel
In creating The Weeper, Mathieu Isabelle, the artist, is denouncing human tendency to choose the wrong path.
Ego, the destructing human engine, too often leads people to choose dishonesty, violence, selfishness, lust for power, revenge, and many other behaviours to which The Weeper is expressing his desolation towards human ignorance. A denunciation in the hopes of awakening a new kind of behaviour.
Year: 2015
Dimensions: 14 x 9 x 10.5 feet
Material: Stainless Steel
Photo credits: Jean-Sébastien Paquette
A perfect example of what fashion encompasses, the high heel is a synonym of femininity, refinement, and elegance.
A faithful witness to social and cultural changes, its shape and height have travelled through time thus marking its historical representation.
By creating Gabrielle, artist, mathieu Isabelle, reminds us that we must ignore the unfortunate and negative opinions, in order to be able to begin our walk of life on the trail of confidence and righteousness.
Year: 2013
Dimensions: 11 x 7 x 13 feet
Material: Stainless Steel
Photo credits: Leclair Photo
The bull is a symbol of strength, courage and power, it goes through life taking its rightful place and seems unwavering.
Although the bull is not feminine, its symbolism is a tribute that Mathieu paid to his wife, saluting her eagerness and strength of character, which is why the work is named after her initials.
Year: 2016
Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 20 feet
Material: Stainless Steel
Photo credits: Joannie Francoeur Photographe
Year: 2015
Dimensions: 14 x 9 x 10.5 feet
Material: Stainless Steel
A symbol of grace, power and freedom, the horse is the noblest conquest of man.
The perfect match between instinct and reason, between intelligence and brute force, the horse is the animal that has most influenced history and the progress of mankind.
By creating The Ardent One artist, Mathieu Isabelle, reminds us that we mount our own destiny and that, despite the fear of our conscious and unconscious fears, we must dare to believe in the call of ardour that lies within each of us.
Year: 2013
Dimensions: 13 x 6 x 18 feet
Material: Stainless Steel
Photo credits: Leclair Photo
“LION'S ROAR”
“THE WEEPER”
“GABRIELLE”
“KAHN”
“THE ARDENT ONE”
