Reflecting on contemporary concerns—with wars, ecological disasters, and loss of faith understood through the distortion of our digital age—iconic representations take on new meaning and purpose. The vultures, angels, wolves, and people that inhabit these recent works represent the roles of guardians, whistle-blowers, victims, and executioners for the artist, although it is left for the viewer to determine which icon fills what archetype. “I believe it’s my role, as an artist, to stand as a witness and testify to certain social disturbances.” Although, for Séguin those social disturbances are not singular events but tropes that are repeated through time, referenced in mythology, and reflected in nature. Marc Séguin’s practice reinforces his sentiments that “art should not only serve the purpose of blindfolded decorative objects, but also as awareness of who and what we are; beings of beliefs and fury, capable of grace and cruelty.”
Marc Séguin,Buoy tree(detail), 2023
Marc Séguin Vulture no.5, 2023 Charcoal and oil on canvas 16 x 20 in / 40.64 x 50.80 cm MS14
Marc Séguin Angel no.11, 2023 Charcoal and oil on canvas 24 x 20 in / 60.96 x 50.80 cm MS10
Marc Séguin Vulture love, 2023 Charcoal and oil on canvas 20 x 24 in / 50.80 x 60.96 cm MS11
Marc Séguin Self portrait, 2024 Charcoal and oil on canvas 72 x 48 in / 182.88 x 121.92 cm MS19
Marc Séguin,Self portrait(detail), 2024
Marc Séguin Angel no.3, 2023 Oil and charcoal on canvas 24 x 20 in / 60.96 x 50.80 cm MS3
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