Featured Artist James-Dean Trepanier

Artist James-Dean Trepanier presents a collection of bold, futuristic photography that stretches the boundaries of imagination. Find more of his work on his website.

 

 

I have always seen the world in a different way.

 

 

Born in Chandler, a small town in the Gaspésie region of Québec, Canada, I have always been surrounded by the beauty of nature. My love of photography was inspired by my brother Michael who bought a 35mm camera when was in my teens. I loved looking into the viewfinder and discovering other worlds such as flowers and the sky.

 

 

As an avid computer user since the arrival of the internet, I have always tinkered with simple photo programs to add a special touch to my images. Around 2010, my pal Steve taught me a technique that forever altered my artistic vision—the art of HDR photography! Playing with colours, textures and shadows really added a different look to my photography projects.

 

 

In 2011 I began travelling extensively. This began a period of creating fun colourful collections from different regions of our beautiful planet such as Mexico, Cuba and Dominican Republic. I worked on developing my HDR technique as I travelled.

 

 

My first public collections were built around these worldly travels. I then focused on macro photography resulting in my series Floral Delights. I also launched a collection of clothing and accessories printed with my imagery during this period.

 

 

I am a lover of new technology. In 2017, I decided to splurge and buy my first 360 Camera from Insta360. I was blown away by this fun new gadget. The first few iterations were not producing HD level images, so it was only a toy for the moment.

 

 

All of this changed with the launch of their Insta360 ONE. This is the model I’ve used to develop my personal 360HDR imagineering technique. It mixes the endless possibilities of 360 imagery and eye-popping wizardry of HDR.

 

 

I have worked on new collections using this newly reworked photo such as Celestial Vistas (taken inside churches) and Intergalactic Perspectives (my view of the Montreal Downtown core). In my first major work called Metro360-Mtl I will capture the essence of Montreal’s 68 subway stations.

 

 

The main goal of my art is to give you a glimpse into my world and how I see it. A fun hidden “easter egg” is that I appear in most of them!

 

 

I am now looking towards the future with excitement as we move towards new avenues for artists such as NFTs, electronic art and the metaverse. It is an amazing jungle of new art technology and media out there and we will be the visionaries who shape it. Dare every day!

 

Artist James-Dean Trepanier invites you to follow him on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

 

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