André Pijet
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André Pijet is an international editorial cartoonist
. His satirical and humorous works have been published in Poland, Greece, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Italy, Turkey, the United States and Canada. In Quebec, he made a name for himself with a series of cartoons related to the 1993-94 hockey playoffs which he produced for a major Montreal daily newspaper.
, Quebec in 1988. In his native Poland, his training in fine arts and photography, along with his innate talent for drawing, led very early to a career as an illustrator
, caricaturist, cartoonist
, and painter
. His satirical and humorous works have been published in Poland, Greece, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Italy, Turkey, the United States and Canada. In Quebec, he made a name for himself with a series of cartoons related to the 1993-94 hockey playoffs, which he produced for a major Montreal daily newspaper. He received his Bachelor degree from University Concordia in Major in Painting & Drawing and Minor in Art History. As a freelance artist, he works regularly with major advertising agencies and publishing companies. He is well known for his book illustrations and for his work as a graphic artist and art director. In parallel, during all the time he continues to search for his proper way to express his own perception of Contemporary world through the painting and drawing constantly exploring it theoretically and practically. His works have been featured in a number of major exhibitions and have earned him a number of prizes abroad.
Editorial cartoonist
An editorial cartoonist, also known as a political cartoonist, is an artist who draws editorial cartoons that contain some level of political or social commentary....
. His satirical and humorous works have been published in Poland, Greece, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Italy, Turkey, the United States and Canada. In Quebec, he made a name for himself with a series of cartoons related to the 1993-94 hockey playoffs which he produced for a major Montreal daily newspaper.
Biography
André Pijet settled in MontrealMontreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Quebec in 1988. In his native Poland, his training in fine arts and photography, along with his innate talent for drawing, led very early to a career as an illustrator
Illustrator
An Illustrator is a narrative artist who specializes in enhancing writing by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text...
, caricaturist, cartoonist
Cartoonist
A cartoonist is a person who specializes in drawing cartoons. This work is usually humorous, mainly created for entertainment, political commentary or advertising...
, and painter
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
. His satirical and humorous works have been published in Poland, Greece, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Italy, Turkey, the United States and Canada. In Quebec, he made a name for himself with a series of cartoons related to the 1993-94 hockey playoffs, which he produced for a major Montreal daily newspaper. He received his Bachelor degree from University Concordia in Major in Painting & Drawing and Minor in Art History. As a freelance artist, he works regularly with major advertising agencies and publishing companies. He is well known for his book illustrations and for his work as a graphic artist and art director. In parallel, during all the time he continues to search for his proper way to express his own perception of Contemporary world through the painting and drawing constantly exploring it theoretically and practically. His works have been featured in a number of major exhibitions and have earned him a number of prizes abroad.
Awards
- 2009 : Honorable Mention, National Exposition of The Association of Polish Artists of Satirical Art SPAK, Theme: “Theater”, Warsaw, Poland ;
- 2009 : Prix The Small Lion, Polish Satirical Contest “Discover the Universe,” Olsztyn, Poland ;
- 2008 : Prix Robert LaPalme, Exhbition 1001 Visages, Montreal, Canada ;
- 2003 : The Prize of The Conseil General du Loiret - International Festival des Dessins Presse, Humour et Caricature, Orleans, France ;
- 2001 : Winner of the porcelain pencil for best foreign book « Piegé par l'amour » http://www.pijet.com/portfolio/thumbnails.php?album=6, Saint-Just-Le-Martel, France ;
- 2000 : Honourable Mention - International Biennial of Caricature, Vercelli, Italy ;
- 1998 : Winner of the porcelain pencil for best foreign cartoonist, Saint-Just-Le-Martel, France ;
- 1998 : 3rd prize – International Biennial of Caricature, Vercelli, Italy
- 1996 : 1st prize for book of caricatures « Toute vérité est bonne à rire »http://pijet.com/books/?album=4&gallery=11, Casino-Beringen, Belgium ;
- 1996 : Aydin Dogan Vakfi - Award of Success, Istanbul, Turkey ;
- 1993 : 4th prize, Ancona, Italy ;
- 1991 : 4th prize, Ancona, Italy ;
- 1989 : 4th prize, Ancona, Italy ;
- 1987 : Critic's Choice Award – Casino-Beringen, Belgium ;
- 1986 : Honourable Mention, Warsaw, Poland ;
- 1986 : 3rd prize, Zielona Gora, Poland ;
- 1985 : 3rd prize – International Biennial of Graphic Art, Sofia, Bulgaria ;
- 1985 : 3rd prize, Suwalki, Poland ;
- 1984 : 2nd prize, Suwalki, Poland.
Books
André Pijet is an author of six books:- Arbalet: En vert et contre tous http://pijet.com/books/?album=4&gallery=12, satirical story about the last leaving tree on the Earth;
- The Great Finals http://pijet.com/books/?album=4&gallery=14 ;
- Toute vérité est bonne à rire http://pijet.com/books/?album=4&gallery=11 ;
- Les Éditions PIJET 2000 http://pijet.com/books/?album=4&gallery=17 ;
- Piégé par l’amour http://pijet.com/books/?album=4&gallery=16 ;
- Les Cantons – Rondel et Baton à la conquête du Saladier d'argent http://pijet.com/books/?album=4&gallery=15.
Paintings
André Pijet is known for his paintings as well. There have been several expositions in Montreal featuring his work. Collection of PaintingsIndividual Exhibitions
- 2009 : Maison de la culture Ahuntsic-Cartierville, “Le Grandes Finales du Canadien des Années 90,” exhibition of artwork published in Montreal daily “La Presse.“
- 2008 : Gallery Arte Bella, “Mathamorphic Impressions,” painting exhibition, Montreal, Canada.
- 2003 : Place Desjardins Grand hall, “l’Amour,” paintings exhibition, Montreal, Canada.
- 2001 : “Piégé par l’amour,” The 20 th International Exhibition of the Press Cartoon and Humor, painting exhibition, Saint-Just-Le-Martel, France.
- 2001 : The Gallery of the Fine Arts Museum, “Pijet l’Amour,“ painting exhibition, Montreal, Canada.
- 1994 : Maison de la culture Mercier, “Rétrospective : Pijet”, drawings exhibition, Montreal, Canada.
- 1994 : Complexe Desjardins, “Pijet en Rétrospective”, drawing exhibition, Montreal, Canada.
- 1993 : Complexe Desjardins, “André Pijet : Personnalités politiques”, drawings exhibition, Montreal, Canada.
- 1993 : The International Museum “Just for Laughts,“ “Pijet : Les finales de la coupe Stanley,” drawings exhibition, Montreal, Canada.
- 1993 : La promenade Fleury, “Coupe Stanley de Pijet,” drawings exhibition, Montreal, Canada.
- 1993 : Maison de la culture Rosemont – Petite – Patrie, “André Pijet: Caricaturiste”, drawings exhibition, Montreal, Canada.
- 1987 : Galerie Wieza Cisnien, ”Pijet”, drawings exhibition, Zielona Gora, Poland.
Group Exhibitions
- 1983-2010 : Participation in national and international group exhibitions: Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Poland, Greece, France, Luxembourg, Italy, Swiss, Belgique, England, Russia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Serbia, Venezuela;
- 2008 : The Humorists, maison de la culture Frontenac, Montreal, Canada, organized by 1001 Visages ;
- 2007 : International exhibition, Bain Mathieu, Montreal, Canada, organized by 1001 Visages ;
- 2006 : Place des Arts, Montreal, Canada, organized by 1001 Visages.
External links
André Pijet (Official website) ; Pijet fonds (Library and Archives Canada) ;- André Pijet is a member of FECO France ;
- André Pijet is a member of AIIQ.