isabelle desjardins

Isabelle Desjardins, born in 1948 in Chicoutimi (now Saguenay), is a Quebec printmaker whose work is part of the collection at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec. Her practice combines drawing, drypoint on copper, and oil painting, balancing spontaneous gesture with technical precision.

Her artistic universe is composed of imagined, contemplative landscapes. Through her use of texture and subtle line, she creates quiet atmospheres that contrast with the fast pace of contemporary life.

Based in Montreal, she has been a longtime member of Atelier Circulaire and plays an important role in the promotion of contemporary printmaking in Quebec. She has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions. One of her significant works, “Blessure bleue” (2003), recently garnered attention during a specialized auction dedicated to print-based art.