11 Facts About Claude Vermette

Claude Vermette was a Canadian ceramist and painter.

Claude Vermette was born in Montreal, Quebec and died in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts.

Claude Vermette was an artist with an international reputation, and he made important contributions to the ceramic arts in Canada, especially in architectural ceramics, where he is considered a pioneer.

Claude Vermette was considered too young by Borduas to sign the 1948 "Refus Global", but he was present at the launch of this manifesto, which was destined to become famous in Quebec's contemporary history.

Thereafter, Claude Vermette concentrated his efforts on architectural ceramics for which he created new forms of composition for the clay, a wider variety of modules for tiles and bricks, and new patented enamels.

Claude Vermette created many works, such as ceramic fireplaces mantles and wall murals for private mansions.

Claude Vermette's works are found in museums, including the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and the Musee national des beaux-arts du Quebec.

Claude Vermette felt the need to pursue research that initially evolved into the creation of small-scale ceramic works where he experimented with new forms, textures and glazes and later included engravings, sculptures and especially painting.

Claude Vermette was further distinguished by mastery in engraving, taking advantage of relief materials that linked the play of light: evidenced by its white on white prints and art book Blanc-Seeing when it operates in its many variations, the latter accompanied by texts by the poet Eugene Cloutier.

Claude Vermette's works has been exhibited in Canada and abroad and is represented in the collections of public institutions, large corporations as well as private collections.

Claude Vermette was the husband of the artist Mariette Rousseau-Vermette, tapestry weaver who, by the aesthetic and technical qualities of the tapestries and the impressive number of monumental works, has earned an international reputation.