Etienne Rochon Email & Phone Number

Interdisciplinary Artist | Visual and Digital Arts | PuppetryI am an interdisciplinary artist from Montreal, passionate about visual and digital arts as well as puppetry. I hold a Bachelor of Visual and Media Arts from UQÀM (2004) and a Master of Fine Arts from Concordia University (2017), combining a strong academic background with rich artistic experience.Key Skills:• Electronic Sound Composition: Creation of soundtracks for installations, video projections, and shadow theater, proficient in tools such as Ableton Live or Pro Tools, along with analog modules and controllers.• Printmaking and Engraving: Teaching engraving at the university level and developing innovative artistic projects in screen printing, etching, wood engraving, digital printing, and lithography.• Computer-Assisted Illustration: Graphic design and digital illustration for various artistic mediums. Proficient in Rhino and Sketchup for creating design plans and mastering the laser cutting process.• Public Art Projects: Developing and installing permanent artworks in public spaces.• Event Planning and Administration: Organizing exhibitions, performances, and architectural video projections.Professional Experience:• International Exhibitions and Residencies (2004 - Present)Presentation of works in galleries, artist-run centers, and museums across Canada, South Korea (Korea Museum of Contemporary Art, Daegu Art Factory in 2019), Australia, France, Mexico, Italy, and Ireland, among others.• Sound CompositionCreation of electronic soundtracks for gallery installations, architectural video projections, and theater performances. Composed the ambisonic soundtrack for the show Cloud Bodies, awarded Best Live Performance at Dome Fest West, USA.• TeachingInstructor in printmaking at Concordia University for the Bachelor’s program in 2016 and during the Fall and Winter sessions of 2023-2024.• Network ManagerExperience in network management for Publicité Sauvage, developing communication and administration skills.Professional Affiliations:• Quebec Puppeteers' Association, UNIMA• Atelier Circulaire (Artist-Run Center)• Regroupement des Artistes en Arts Visuels du Québec (RAAV)