Marianne Tricot’s Petit Bois: A Creative Journey Through Quebec's Forests
By Editor • August 25, 2026 • 1 min read
Marianne Tricot's latest work, Petit Bois, artfully intertwines the beauty of scientific research and personal narrative, capturing the essence of the Quebec forest. The artist's two-month residencies in the winter and summer of 2024 allowed her to immerse herself in the wilderness, creating a pocket-sized book filled with 92 vibrant pastel drawings and collages.
Tricot, who set up her studio in a research lab, collaborated closely with scientists, aiming to convey the intricate stories embedded in the forest's landscape. The illustrations are complemented by a glossary of scientific terms, enhanced by hand-drawn pictograms crafted with designer Paul Dagorne. These pictograms serve as visual cues, enriching the reader's experience.
Initially, Tricot envisioned a more instructional book featuring diagrams of scientific processes. However, the spontaneity of her interactions with scientists during her explorations led her to focus on a more artistic representation. The result is a harmonious blend of three perspectives: her personal artistic journey, insights from paleoecologist Dorian Gaboriau, and the land guardian perspective of Mélanie Bellefleur from the Innu Indigenous community.
Ultimately, Petit Bois encapsulates the diverse narratives of the forest, inviting readers to engage with its many layers through a unique visual language.
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