Learn more about Hassan…
Former great athlete, Hassan Laramée became quadriplegic following a mountain bike accident in which he broke his neck. Since 2016, he has discovered a passion for art. After a disastrous attempt at painting, he decided to start drawing, more particularly the pointillism technique which consists of putting on paper hundreds or even thousands of small dots of different sizes in order to create the desired image and this only with the help of his mouth.
His inspirations are mainly nature and humans. His works are often imbued with elements of nature as well as other elements that mix and that allow him to ensure that his works are not only an image but a deep reflection. Behind each work, there is a message that represents his way of seeing life, his philosophy and sometimes a lesson learned during one of the many trials he has faced. Hassan makes a point of leaving a part of himself on each of his works. He has great respect for the First Nations who have inspired him throughout his creative journey. Their legends, beliefs and observations are all elements that have greatly contributed to making him the artist he is today. He likes to seek out elements in them and apply them to his own observations and vision of life as well as his representation of nature.
Over the years, art has become a therapy for him through which he can put on paper words, images and emotions that he cannot express otherwise. The goal of his creative approach is also to lead the observer towards a deep reflection on who he is, his place in this society and his relationship with nature. All with the aim of leaving the observer with not only images in mind but also with the aim of creating an existential reflection.