Guy Boutin

Guy Boutin was born in Montreal, where he currently lives and works. Initially drawn to the world of comic books, he made art as a self-taught painter before studying visual arts at UQAM between 1985 and 1990. During this same period, he discovered tagging and graffiti, and painted murals as live performances. Boutin was part of the alternative comics scene in the 1990s, and published the zine WAHCOMIX, which became widely known both locally and abroad. He also contributed to the zine Steak Haché, for which he received the Langue de Feu prize. Long associated with the city’s music and literary scenes, he created images for bands such as Overbass, Les Chiens, and morceaux_de_machine. He has frequently collaborated with poet Denis Vanier, and contributed to two literary publications edited by Jonathan Lamy.

Boutin’s work has been presented by several private galleries, including Riverin-Arlogos, Robert Poulin, and Yves Laroche, and his work is included in many private collections. He has also held numerous solo exhibitions throughout Québec, as well as group exhibitions in Canada, the US and in France.