International Interactive Art Installation: “Weci | Koninut”

Julie-Christina Picher is a painter and set designer. After earning a degree in Fine Arts and later specializing in theater scenography at Collège Lionel-Groulx in 2011, she became the first Atikamekw scenographer in the province of Quebec.

Her artistic journey has led her to collaborate on more than twenty theater productions, including several with Productions Ondinnok, as well as to work in the Quebec film industry, notably on François Delisle’s films. In 2023, she made her debut as an artistic director with Soleils Atikamekw by Chloé Leriche, a multi-award-winning film

In 2015, she left Montreal to settle on the Côte-Nord to raise her two sons. This environment has inspired a new series of large-format paintings.

Deeply engaged in theater and film, Julie-Christina continues her ongoing reflection on the role of art and its impact on cultural development, both on the Côte-Nord and within the broader artistic landscape. Despite the challenges brought by the pandemic, she has continued to create, explore new avenues, and actively contribute to meaningful projects. Her Indigenous heritage is a vital source of inspiration, driving her to take on the creative challenges with passion. Motivated by a deep desire to contribute to artistic vitality, she looks to the future with hope, propelled by personal and collaborative achievements that reflect her genuine commitment.