Serge Déry

BIOGRAPHY: 

Serge Déry is a Quebec painter recognized for his contemporary portraits that merge realism and abstraction. Holding bachelor's degrees in Fine Arts and Graphic Design, he first pursued a successful career as an art director and graphic designer, notably at CBC/Radio-Canada, before devoting himself entirely to painting in 2015. His work explores themes of identity, human vulnerability, and transformation, often through the symbolic presence of the butterfly. Using layered textures, vibrant colors, and expressive compositions, he creates paintings that inspire reflection and emotional connection.

artistic approach: 

Serge Déry's artistic approach centers on portraiture as a means of exploring identity, transformation, and human vulnerability. Through layered textures, striking contrasts, and symbolic elements such as the butterfly, he creates works in which fragility and strength coexist. His paintings invite reflection on personal transformation and the lasting impressions left by life's experiences.