pierre martin dit egide

Born in 1957 in Avignon, France, Pierre Martin dit Égide is a master printmaker specializing in burin engraving on copper. Now based in Sherbrooke, Quebec, he has developed a refined technique that explores the invisible forces underlying reality—such as electricity, the human body, and cosmic structures. His artistic approach seeks to unify the infinitely small, like cells, with the infinitely large, like galaxies, raising profound questions about human existence, social structures, and both the spiritual and physical dimensions of the world.

His works, often striking in both scale and concept, are notable for their precision and depth of thought. Among them are pieces such as Triptyque bâtons qui fument, Rupture Rouge, Possession, and Société civilisée?, which demonstrate technical mastery combined with conceptual richness. Through his engravings, Pierre Martin dit Égide invites viewers into a contemplative dialogue on energy, existence, and our place in the vast universe.