DISRUPTED REALISM

Welcome to the dreamscape of Daniel Bilodeau, one of the leading surrealism painters of our era. Molded by the distinct art colonies of Montreal, New York City, Florence, and Bali, Bilodeau has an unrestricted and multifaceted worldview that informs his outlook on creating art with a holistic purpose. A spectator of his works can appreciate the skillful complexities of his technical and artistic application, but to know his art, we must go beyond the canvas to understand the gravitas of his role as a visual truth teller.

While not artists themselves, my parents fostered an appreciation for the arts and encour-aged me when I showed an aptitude for painting and drawing as a child. We went