Carson at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts - Gala ACADEMIA XXI 2009 - where he was honored as Artist of the Year.

CHARLES CARSON..
CARSONISM.. A SURE VALUE

When so respected an art expert as Louis Bruens expresses more than an opinion but an outcry from the heart, the marriage of Art and Finance takes on a reassuring note. Just what kind of effect did Charles Carson's painting have on Bruens?

"In the early stages of my profession - around 1959 - I experienced love at first sight.. for the work of two Quebec artists: Marc-Aurèle Fortin and Riopelle.. Since that time I have gotten to know many artists - some superlative - and many others.. I very rarely express myself publicly about the quality of works of art, but in this instance I was compelled to shout aloud the enthusiasm I felt at this new, and probably final, love at first sight - the painting of Charles Carson".

Carson, Les éditions La Palette /92. Louis Bruens

According to the expert:

In Charles Carson we find an artist of truly superior caliber. In 1992 I published a profile in several languages entitled Carson. Guy Robert, the well-known art historian, subsequently published a work on the painting of Charles Carson. Later, the art specialist Jacques de Roussan, struck by the esthetic values of Charles Carson's painting which he designated as 'sublime' published an illuminating review of his work.

Jacques de Roussan (1929-1995)said the following:

"The paintings of Charles Carson are perceived in terms of great visual richness.. We have here a level of subliminal pictorialism in which we discover a domain between-two-worlds that is in perpetual alternation.. The viewer must learn to READ - consciously or otherwise - the scenes and subjects depicted. Carson interprets and transposes with both strength and subtlety - a stance which, in the realm of the visual arts, heralds and follows great careers".

Louis Bruens, writer, historian and expert in the scientific analysis of works of Art. Recipient of the Award Gutenberg in 1993,1994 and 1995.

Louis Bruens concludes:

"I have been maintaining since 1992 that Charles Carson has developed a truly novel way of interpreting Nature and its creatures in a style that conforms to the principles of esthetics in terms of the subjects of his compositions and his chromatic resonance..

My 1992 assertions have been confirmed. And when it comes to investment, my predictions have fulfilled themselves with some precision: Charles Carson's works are acquiring more than a promising value on the international market. On the subject of investment, history is repeating itself. What was true twenty years ago is still true today - even more so".

Paris 2004. Dictionnaire Drouot Quotation des Artistes Modernes et Contemporains à nos jours. .

QUOTATION PARIS 2004
OF 2000 TO 75 000 €

Works by Charles Carson published in the Drouot modern Dictionary of Values for Modern and Contemporary Artits, Paris 2004. Distributed by the historic firm of Maison Larousse Référence: Dictionary Drouot Quotation 2004

Result of sale reference page 104 : Dictionary Drouot Quotation, Paris 2004

Marine depth. Acrylic – Dimensions: 40 X 60 inch 2003: 24 500 €

La Palenquera. Acrylic – Dimensions : 24 X 20 inch 2003: 9 500 €

Bourgeon printanier. Acrylic- Dimensions: 10 X 12 inch 2003: 1 950 €

Réflexion marine. Giclée (reproduction)1/75 40 X 60 inch 2003: 1 800 €



Christian Sorriano, Editor,art expert and President of the Drouot Quotation, Paris. The French government commissioned him, from December 1st 1992 to December 1st 1995, to 'structure the professions of Art and Antiquities' Drouot Quotation, 13, rue Drouot, 75009 Paris

Charles Carson, in our discovery of the subtleties of Carsonism, transports us into a fascinating realm.

Since he returned to Quebec in 2000, Charles Carson has caused much ink to flow on the international scene, both figuratively and literally. He has left, and continues to leave his mark and his colors. This artist transports us into a fascinating realm in our discovery of the subtleties of Carsonism.

(1985-2003) Many exhibitions in several countries including: Canada, the United States, England, France, the Philippines, Colombia and Asia.

Pay a visit to the spectacular website www.charlescarson.com (download Flash 6.0). It is on a grand scale with many stunning visuals elaborations and will take you on a guided tour of discovery of the subtleties of Carsonism.