The Smallone
Christmas: what does it remind you of?
The festive season is a time to pause and reflect. It plunges people into deeper reflection. Nostalgia takes over…
Final judgement handed down at Alpha Omega Gallery
This retrospective solo exhibition at Alpha Omega Gallery in Ottawa, which took place throughout the month of December 2022, offered visitors a privileged window on the art of the Honourable Luc Martineau.
My air is the imaginary
Jana Begovic is an author of novels, poetry, and short fiction .She wrote an evocative text entitled “ My air is the imaginary” , which is reproduced below , with respect to my solo exhibition “Jugement Final Judgment”
Red mystery at the Supreme Court
If someone had told me that one of my paintings would one day end up in the Supreme Court of Canada, I would have laughed heartily, but it’s a reality. In November 2022, I was able to see ‘Mystère rouge’ in its new environment.
Intimate flight
Today, I’d like to talk to you about Djémila. As if in a crazy dream, I can see the ancient city of Cuicul. I’ve taken flight and landed there, yes, I’m now that red bird carried by the wind!
From the Federal Court to pictorial art
It’s pandemic time and I think of you often. I hope you are all well. Spring will soon be upon us, and let’s hope we’ll see a gradual return to normal, social life as containment measures are relaxed.
It’s Official
Welcome to my website which has been fully operational since 1st January 2022 . I’ve been painting for over 35 years. I’m taking the plunge: I’m starting a third career, this time as a professional visual artist!
The Artist and the Man of the Law : a Duel to end?
I ask you: who is Luc Martineau? Artist or Man of the Law? There are days when I do not really know who I am anymore. Do we define ourselves by our actions, our education, our family, our profession, our beliefs, our passions, or all of these at once? I surely lack an academic background…
EXHIBITION OF RETIRED JUDGE MARTINEAU AT FEDERAL COURT HEADQUARTERS IN OTTAWA
On August 30, 2021, I retired as a judge of the Federal Court. It was a strange feeling, I am telling you … I had always dreamed of joining this prestigious court before which I had cut my teeth as a litigator. This hope will come true in 2002. I was 47 years old. What…