Contact: pierrepoussin@gmail.com +1.(416).880.6427 résumé
Pierre Poussin is an award-winning French Mauritian-Canadian artist based in Toronto, Ontario, specializing in large-scale sculpture and permanent public art. Over the past 18 years, he has created numerous public artworks across Canada, collaborating with artists, architectural and landscaping firms, developers, municipal, provincial and federal public art programs for cities including: Ottawa, Toronto, Oakville, Collingwood, Cambridge, Oakville, Airdrie, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Surrey (upcoming).
Some of his recently installed projects include: From Earth to Sky (Airdrie, AB) in collaboration with Blackfoot artist Adrian Stimson, Saga - Lighthouse Gateway (Collingwood, ON); Winner of the 2025 Award for Excellence, Streetscaping & Public Realm Improvements, presented by the Ontario B.I.A., Brick Obelisk (Toronto, ON), Lumière - Sheave Tower (Cambridge, ON) for the City’s 50th Anniversary, and Ursa (Kelowna, BC). Upcoming works include: Forage (Ottawa, ON), a collection of freestanding fossilized sculptures made from weathered steel, Local Lichen (Ottawa, ON), a low-relief series based on a local lichen growth algorithm reimagined through traditional rug-making techniques, and Félicitations! (Surrey, BC), a series of friendly interactive bronze characters that aim to celebrate the day-to-day and all of our (small) achievements.
Pierre focuses on creating site-specific pieces that celebrate the history, culture, and identity of each location by balancing elements of nature, industry, and technology. His work ranges from freestanding sculptures and integrated artworks to low-relief installations and suspended pieces; all aimed to spark a sense of joy, arrival, and discovery. His approach emphasizes scale, sight lines, and visual impact, creating dynamic spaces that not only engage, but celebrate the unique stories and achievements of the local communities.
Pierre’s public art practice is deeply rooted in research and storytelling, exploring themes of history, nature, community, technology, and identity. He combines these elements into artworks to highlight unique historical and ecological characteristics of each site. By blending the past, present, and future of each location, he integrates its unique natural characteristics with contemporary fabrication techniques, materials, and finishes.
His goal is to create artworks that evoke joy, curiosity, and connection. He believes in the power of art, which can shift perspectives, brighten spaces, and offer moments of reflection and delight in everyday life.
Recently in his studio, he has also been pursuing small-scale sculpture and exploring themes about mental health, addiction, and inheritance. He extends his thanks to his generous donors as well as the Ontario Arts Council and the Ontario Government for their support.
Funding generously provided by the Ontario Arts Council
Funding generously provided by the Ontario Government
