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Synopsis
editMarie Khouri (born March 18, 1960) is a sculptor based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her work reflects themes of dislocation and the quest for a sense of place. She creates her sculptures through a process that combines traditional sculpting techniques with contemporary materials and construction standards.
Early Life
editBorn in Egypt and raised in Lebanon, Marie left the country with her mother and younger brother following her father's assassination during the Lebanese Civil War.[1] Marie was relocated to Spain and Canada, finally settling in Paris where she was trained in sculpture at L’École du Louvre. Marie spent her early career as a language interpreter, before completing her sculpture courses at L'École du Louvre in Paris.[2]
Over the past 15 years, Khouri has exhibited in Europe, North America and beyond. She has over 25 public artworks in Canada and abroad.[3] In 2022, Khouri unveiled her work, a large series of hand-carved curvilinear forms named I Love, which was on display at the Vancouver Art Gallery for over a year, paying homage to the calligraphic nature of Arabic in her work.[4]
Awards & Talks
editMarie has been recognized with numerous awards and talks throughout her career, including the Award of Distinction for Lifetime Achievement by BC Achievement Foundation in 2023.[5] In 2021, Marie was awarded the Ordre National du Mérite by the President of the French Republic for her commitment to her community, her impact on the world of the arts, and her international career.[6][7] Her public artwork, Eyes On The Street, which she created in collaboration with Charlotte Wall, was named the Public Art winner by the 2018 UDI Awards for Excellence.[8][9]
Personal Life
editMarie married her husband, Robert Khouri, in 1985. They have two daughters and a son.
Selected Works and Exhibitions
edit2024
edit- Public Art: Unfold, Amazon HQ. Vancouver, BC, Canada
2023
edit- Exhibition I LOVE, Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- PAD London - Chahan Gallery, London, UK
- NOMAD Capri - Chahan Gallery, Capri, Italy
- PAD Paris - Chahan Gallery, Paris, France
2021
edit- Public Art: From The Ground Up, Oxford Properties Group, Toronto, Canada
2019
edit- The Grand Tour at Abbazia di San Gregorio, Colnaghi Gallery x Chahan Minassian, Venice Biennale, Venice, Italy
2018
edit- Public Art: Eyes On The Street, Concert Properties, Olympic Village, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Public Art: Water Fountains, Rosewood Hotel Group, Le Crillon Hotel, Paris, France
- Public Art: Histoire d’O (4), Le Soleil Hotel, New York (38 W 36th Street)
- Solo Exhibition: Bronze, Equinox Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Canada
2017
edit- Public Art: Flight Of Doves, Children’s Hospital Foundation. Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Vessels & Mirrors, Rosewood Hotel Group, Le Crillon Hotel, Paris, France
2016
edit- You and I, TED Conference DREAM, Vancouver, BC, Canada
2014
edit- Solo Exhibition: Let’s Sit and Talk, Equinox Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Public Art: Histoire d’O (3), Miami Hand Center, Key Biscayne, Florida
2013
edit- Public Art: DH2, New World Tower, Hong Kong
- Public Art: Histoire d’O (1), Presidential Palace, Djibouti
2011
edit- Histoire d'O, Canada Line Public Art Program, Olympic Village Station, Vancouver, BC, Canada
2009
edit- Le Banc, Canada Line Public Art Program & Vancouver Biennale, Olympic Village Station, Vancouver, BC, Canada
References
edit- ^ "A healing journey in sculpture by Marie Khouri". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. January 27, 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Marie Khouri's sculptures form both seats and a message of peace". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. November 29, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Marie Khouri | Vancouver Biennale". 2014-08-28. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ "Marie Khouri – I love". www.vanartgallery.bc.ca. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ "Marie Khouri". BC Achievement Foundation. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ "Du Liban à Vancouver, un long parcours artistique". ici.radio-canada.ca (in French). Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ Décret du 21 mai 2021 portant promotion et nomination dans l'ordre national du Mérite, retrieved 2024-05-21
- ^ "Vancouver artists to reveal urbanization-inspired sculpture Eyes on the Street on July 21". The Georgia Straight. 2018-07-19. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ "Eyes on the Street Earns Industry Recognition at the 2018 UDI Awards for Excellence". Concert Properties. Retrieved 2024-05-21.