Elise Genest

Biography

Born in 1983 in Quebec, Elise Genest has been immersed in art and nature since childhood. Raised in an artistic household and surrounded by horses, she developed a profound visual language that has shaped her career.

Elise’s passion for travel and photography informs her creative process, leading her to exhibitions worldwide, including a 2018 presentation for the King of Bahrain. She is a lifelong student, continuing her studies in visual arts and art history at Laval University.

Artist Statement

Horses are my language. They come alive in my art through photography, drawing, painting, and sculpture.

My process begins with photography, traveling the world to meet extraordinary horses. From these experiences, I create works that blend noble materials—gold leaf, bronze, graphite—each stroke infused with movement and vitality. My art is a continuous search for self-expression, with the horse as my ever-present muse.