Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2018-11-19
Invested on: 2019-09-04
Léopold L. Foulem, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
Avant-garde ceramist Léopold Foulem has had a brilliant artistic career spanning more than five decades. His creations are characterized by innovative artistic qualities, blending techniques and styles, making him a pioneer in conceptual ceramics in Canada. His works, at times irreverent and provocative, have been featured in numerous large-scale exhibitions across the country and abroad. He has advocated tirelessly to preserve artistic freedom of expression and, as an art professor, has influenced generations of artists who have followed in his footsteps.