Maryse Lemay (Yseultliris)

Maryse Lemay Maryse is a Gatineau born multidisciplinary artist. She started dancing at the age of 8, singing in her teenage years, performing in musical theatre in her early thirties and painting in her forties. She was the lead singer of many local bands over the last few decades and is currently lead singer of the band Menthüll. She has been painting full time since 2022.

‘Music, dance and painting are inextricably linked for me. They are a metaphor for life, involving intuition and discernment. All that I learned over the years through music and dance, I apply to my painting practice. I follow my gut, I am open to improvisation, I let curiosity guide me and trust my inner wisdom. I find that I have an intrinsic motivation to pursue this art form. It allows for such freedom and independence. There are endless possibilities when you paint. It is very exciting, especially when you stay in a curiosity mindset. ’

Maryse’s abstract paintings are created through the application of multiple layers of paint, lines, marks, gestures, colours and textures. Her objective is to create emotional landscapes that resonate with the viewer’s own internal universe.