Bio

Natalie Légère was born in Moncton, New-Brunswick where she  graduated from l’Université de Moncton with a bachelor’s in Multidisciplinary Arts in 2008. After school, Légère focused primarily on colourfield drawings and paintings, culminating in the triangle grids of the late 2010’s. In 2019, she opened a gallery in Woodstock, NB, and offered classes, this was an important period as she realized that her grids were undeniably influenced by her environment and so decided to paint her environment directly.

In 2014, Légère met Jim, while attending ceremonies in Elsipogtog, NB. Shortly after the birth of their first child, she met Grandmother Jeorgina, who would later adopt her into the Mi’kmaq bear clan. The couple settled their family in Woodstock First Nations, New-Brunswick, to center Wolastoqey culture in their family life.

During the pandemic, Légère changed her medium to oils and had many teachers during this time, notably, Dustin Neece, a former student of Odd Nerdrum’s which lead to learning his philosophy and methods through his former students. She also learned from New England Picture Painters, and the Colourist schools.

Légère exhibits regularly in Eastern Canada, attends Plein Air Events, Artist Residencies, teaches, and maintains a studio practice. Current endeavours include drawing and painting from life and mixed media narrative drawings. She is an exhibiting member of Gallery 12, Moncton.