mel boyaner

Mel Boyaner (1924–2020) was a Montreal-based artist renowned for his work in lithography and painting. He studied in Montreal and in London, where he received a scholarship to further his printmaking practice. Beginning in 1969, he taught at the Université du Québec à Montréal, playing a key role in training several generations of artists in the field of print media.

Active in the development of contemporary printmaking in Quebec, he was one of the founding members of Atelier Circulaire, a printmaking creation center in Montreal. His work, exhibited in numerous galleries and institutions across the country, stands out for its exploration of the balance between form, space, and color.

A major exhibition was dedicated to him in 1989, highlighting his works on paper and his exploration of the tensions between geometry and abstraction. His career combined artistic creation, teaching, and long-term engagement in the arts.