Lorraine Bénic Explained

Lorraine Bénic (born July 27, 1937) is a Canadian painter, sculptor and printmaker.^[1]

Career

Bénic was born in Montreal. She studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts (1958-1962) and engraving in Paris (1963-1965). Following her studies, she taught engraving in Fontainebleau, Paris, Nice, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence (1965-19 1). Shehas received scholarships from the Quebec Ministry of Cultural Affairs and was also awarded an etching prize from Loto�Quebec in 1987.^[2]

Her work is included in the collections of the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec^[3] and the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: BENIC, Lorraine (1937).
2. A Dictionary of Canadian Artists, volumes 1-8 by Colin S. MacDonald, and volume 9 (online only), by Anne Newlands and Judith Parker National Gallery of Canada / Musée des beaux-arts du Canada
3. Web site: Bénic, Lorraine.
4. Web site: Ecossais | Paris Musées.