Paul Beliveau
Born: 1954, Canada
What does Marilyn Monroe have in common with Albert Einstein, Elvis Presley with Mao Zedong or Federico Fellini with Tintin? Not much at a glance. But in fact they all have something in common with each other: they have been painted by Paul Beliveau, a Canadian artist who's exclusive focus is to paint books - book spines especially – from his own book collection but also from his imagination.
Paul Beliveau links his passion for books to his early childhood during which his uncle would lend him books on great artists to make up for occasionally missing their regular fly-fishing excursions. What truly fascinates, intrigues and charms one to fall in love with his paintings, is the particular composition of the books he selects and invents for depiction. Each individual book is carefully chosen and placed to create balance in the painting, with equal consideration going to its visual qualities, its reference in time and to what it will evoke emotionally in imaginary content.
The artist attained his Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts from in 1977. Recognized for his expertise in drawing, engraving and painting, Beliveau has had more than sixty solo exhibitions across Canada and the United States. The recipient of numerous prizes in visual arts and of multiple grants from the ‘Canada Council’ as well as the ‘Ministère des Affaires Culturelles du Québec’, he has taken part in several committees and juries as specialist in the visual arts.
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Christmas Show
Group Show14 Dec 2023 - 22 Jan 2024We are thrilled to celebrate Christmas with our artists by having a group show. This will start on 14th December 20203 and will run until 22nd January 2024. If you...Read moreCoronation, Group Show 2023
3 May - 6 Jun 2023We are pleased to announce our Group Show, 'Coronation' running from 3rd May until 6th June 2023. May 6th will be a day to remember as it is the coronation...Read moreSummer Show 2019
9 Jul - 6 Sep 2019We are back with our annual Summer Show, our first group exhibition since relocating. More information to follow and full artisr list tbc...Read moreHyperrealism
Museu del Tabac, Andorra21 Jun - 30 Sep 2018Hyperrealism is an art form that is of significant importance in our contemporary society today and one that continues to develop as technology advances.Read more
Surrounded by images, signage, advertisements and mass-media in general, it has been said that the world in which we live, shapes and transforms our experience to the point that “reality” is recognised only when it is re-produced. The fine line between reality and our media- saturated culture is increasingly blurred.Winter Show
17 Jan - 10 Feb 2018Our annual group exhibition. Starting off the new year right with amazing new works by our gallery artists and showcasing new artists to the gallery.Read moreWinter Show
24 Jan - 25 Feb 2017Plus One Gallery is pleased to present the annual group exhibition, ‘Winter Show’, expect to see new works from many Gallery artists as well as several new artists works featuring...Read moreOfficial Opening
Plus One Gallery: Battersea Reach20 Sep - 15 Oct 2016To celebrate our relocation to Battersea Reach, Plus One gallery will have an official opening event on Tuesday 20th September. There will be many new works by gallery artists unveiled...Read moreSUMMER SHOW, 2016
Battersea Reach20 Jul - 3 Sep 2016Plus One Gallery is delighted to announce that the forthcoming Summer Show, 2016 will take place at our new gallery in Battersea Reach. Look forward to viewing an array of...Read morePaul Beliveau
Solo Show4 - 28 Nov 2015Paul Beliveau works and lives in Canada, he has been painting for over 30 years. He has won many awards for his painting such as the Lauréat de Québec in 2006 and - Honneur national, prix d'excellence de l'AAPC, projet réhabilitation de l'avenue Honoré-Mercier in 2005.Read more
And has been involved in a number of public art projects and his work is in a number of private and public collection in Canada and the UK.Winter Show 2014
A brilliant hyperrealist group display showcasing the direction of our different artists in 2014 12 Feb - 8 Mar 2014Don’t miss the celebration of Hyperrealism at Plus One Gallery brought by our annual Winter Show! As the first show of the year, it represents the latest artworks from hyperrealist...Read moreWinter Show
Discover the beauty and reason of hyperrealism in this group show presenting reality anew. 13 Feb - 16 Mar 2013Mark your calendar for Plus One Gallery’s February exhibition showcasing the tradition and purpose of Art at Plus One Gallery. As a leading European gallery specialising in hyperrealism, the first...Read moreStar Binder
Plus One Gallery presents a solo show by esteemed painter Paul Beliveau.5 - 29 Oct 2011What does Marilyn Monroe have in common with Albert Einstein, Elvis Presley with Mao Zedong or Federico Fellini with Tintin, the Belgian cartoon character? Not much at a glance, but...Read moreWinter Show
2 - 27 Feb 2010Plus One Gallery is pleased to start 2010 with a mixed show of hyperrealist paintings by gallery artists. Each artist is set apart by their unique and original approach to...Read moreEXACTITUDE V
EXACTITUDE, HYPERREALIST ART TODAY21 Apr - 16 May 2009'Exactitude, Hyperrealist Art Today', published by Plus One Publishing and Thames and Hudson, is an imaginative and original book which presents a selection of contemporary artists, most of whom are...Read moreExactitude IV
17 Sep - 8 Oct 2008The fourth in the ongoing series of Exactitude exhibitions, this show presents a selection of contemporary artists working in a realist style. We do not form a declared ‘movement’: there...Read moreSummer Show
10 Jun - 26 Jul 2008Read more
Hyperrealism Today
Article on Hyperrealism written by Maggie Bollaert published on EF MagazineNovember 1, 2023Hyperrealism is defined as a figurative art form of superlative precision and exceptional clarity. It is the most direct visual expression of art omitting the...Read moreArtist in Focus: Paul Beliveau
July 16, 2022It is broadly accepted wisdom that judging books by their covers is to be avoided if you want to be the kind of person who...Read moreHAPPY ANNIVERSARY PLUS ONE GALLERY
September 2001 - September 2021 September 20, 2021This week Plus One Gallery is 20 years old! It is 20 years since we first opened our doors in Seymour Place on the 17th...Read moreHiperrealisme | 21 Jun - 30 Sept | Museu del Tabac, Andorra
July 3, 2018Read more