I am a Montréal-based visual and media artist working across printmaking, performance, and sound. My practice blends shadow theatre, puppetry, installation, and live electronics, with projects widely exhibited and performed in collaboration with Allison Moore and others. I also teach and develop immersive sound and video mapping projects for residencies and public programs. I am currently teaching and pursuing immersive sound and video mapping work, while developing new interdisciplinary projects that fuse sculpture, performance, and digital media.

Étienne Rochon aka Arthur Desmarteaux

I am a Montréal-based visual and media artist working across printmaking, performance, and sound. My practice blends shadow theatre, puppetry, installation, and live electronics, with projects widely exhibited and performed in collaboration with Allison Moore and others. I also teach and develop immersive sound and video mapping projects for residencies and public programs. I am currently teaching and pursuing immersive sound and video mapping work, while developing new interdisciplinary projects that fuse sculpture, performance, and digital media.

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I am a Montréal-based visual and media artist working across printmaking, performance, and sound. My practice blends shadow theatre, puppetry, installation, and live electronics, with projects widely exhibited and performed in collaboration with Allison Moore and others. I also teach and develop immersive sound and video mapping projects for residencies and public programs.

I am currently teaching and pursuing immersive sound and video mapping work, while developing new interdisciplinary projects that fuse sculpture, performance, and digital media.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Teaching visual & multimedia arts full-time in Anjou High School at second cycle (Secondary 4, 5) at Anjou High School
December 31, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Full-time teaching of visual and multimedia arts at the secondary level.
Artist in residence for the printmaking course (two introductory courses and one advanced printmaking course)
December 31, 2024 - September 22, 2025
Residency focusing on introductory and advanced printmaking courses.
Instructor, introductory printmaking course (Intaglio I) at Concordia University
December 31, 2016 - September 22, 2025
Fall term instruction for Intaglio I printmaking course.
Assistant for the etching and lithography courses (Bachelor of Arts) at Concordia University
December 31, 2016 - September 22, 2025
Assisted in etching and lithography courses.
Workshop facilitator for youth at Maison de la culture de Longueuil
December 31, 2015 - September 22, 2025
Facilitated youth-focused workshops.
Assistant for the course "The Artist's Book as Object" at Concordia University
December 31, 2014 - September 22, 2025
Assisted in a course about artists' books.
Facilitator of screen printing workshops and demonstrations at Atelier Graff
December 31, 2015 - September 22, 2025
Led screen printing workshops and demonstrations, mentoring youth.
Instructor, adult painting workshop at Saint-Camille recreation center, Montreal
December 31, 2010 - September 22, 2025
Paintings workshops for adults.
French monitor at Tracadie - Sheila High School, New Brunswick
December 31, 2004 - September 22, 2025
Taught French to high school students and facilitated video and improvisation workshops.
Poster distributor and distribution network manager at Publicité Sauvage
December 31, 2017 - September 22, 2025
Managed poster distribution network in Montreal.
Sales clerk at Omer Deserres (Marché Central)
December 31, 2005 - September 22, 2025
Sell and assist customers in art materials.
Artist in residence for the printmaking course
December 31, 2024 - September 22, 2025
two introductory courses and one advanced printmaking course
Full-time teacher of visual & multimedia arts at Anjou High School
December 31, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Instructor for the introductory printmaking course (Intaglio I) at Concordia University
December 31, 2016 - September 22, 2025
Assistant for the etching and lithography courses at Concordia University
December 31, 2016 - September 22, 2025
Assistant for the course "The Artist's Book as Object" at Concordia University
December 31, 2014 - September 22, 2025
Facilitator of screen printing workshops and demonstrations at Atelier Graff
December 31, 2015 - September 22, 2025
Mentoring youth
Instructor for adult painting workshop at Saint-Camille recreation center
December 31, 2010 - September 22, 2025
French monitor at Tracadie-Sheila High School
December 31, 2004 - September 22, 2025
Teaching French to high school students and facilitating video and improvisation workshops
Poster distributor / distribution network manager at Publicité Sauvage
December 31, 2017 - September 22, 2025
Sales clerk at Omer Deserres
December 31, 2005 - September 22, 2025
Visual & Multimedia Arts Teacher (Full-time) at Anjou High School
January 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Teaching visual & multimedia arts to Secondary 4 and 5 students.
Artist in Residence (Printmaking)
January 1, 2024 - September 22, 2025
Residency for the printmaking course (two introductory courses and one advanced printmaking course).
Instructor, Intaglio I (Intro Printmaking) at Concordia University
December 31, 2016 - September 22, 2025
Instructor for the introductory printmaking course (Intaglio I) in Fall term.
Assistant, Etching & Lithography at Concordia University
January 1, 2016 - September 22, 2025
Assistant for the etching and lithography courses (Bachelor of Arts).
Workshop Facilitator for Youth at Maison de la culture de Longueuil
January 1, 2015 - September 22, 2025
Facilitator for youth workshops.
Assistant, The Artist's Book as Object at Concordia University
January 1, 2014 - September 22, 2025
Assistant for the course led by Jenny Lin (Concordia).
Facilitator, Screen Printing Workshops at Atelier Graff
January 1, 2015 - September 22, 2025
Facilitator of screen printing workshops and technique demonstrations, including mentoring youth.
Instructor, Adult Painting Workshop at Saint-Camille recreation center, Montreal
January 1, 2010 - September 22, 2025
Instructor for the adult painting workshop.
French Monitor at Tracadie-Sheila High School
January 1, 2004 - September 22, 2025
Teaching French to high school students and facilitating video and improvisation workshops (Official Languages Monitor Program).
Poster Distributor at Publicité Sauvage (Montreal)
January 1, 2017 - September 22, 2025
Poster distributor and later responsible for the distribution network.
Sales Clerk at Omer Deserres, Marché Central
January 1, 2005 - September 22, 2025
Sales clerk.
Teacher, Visual & Multimedia Arts (full-time) at Anjou High School
January 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching visual & multimedia arts to secondary students (Secondary 4 and 5).
Artist in residence, Printmaking Course at Anjou High School / residency program
December 31, 2024 - October 10, 2025
Artist in residence for the printmaking course (two introductory courses and one advanced printmaking course).
Instructor, Intaglio I (Intro Printmaking) at Concordia University
December 31, 2016 - October 10, 2025
Fall 2016 session teaching introductory printmaking course (Intaglio I).
Assistant, Etching & Lithography Courses at Concordia University
December 31, 2016 - October 10, 2025
Assistant for etching and lithography courses (Bachelor of Arts program).
Workshop Facilitator, Youth Programs at Maison de la culture de Longueuil
December 31, 2015 - October 10, 2025
Facilitating youth workshops.
Assistant, The Artist's Book as Object at Concordia University
December 31, 2014 - October 10, 2025
Assisted course led by Jenny Lin.
Facilitator, Screen Printing Workshops at Atelier Graff
December 31, 2015 - October 10, 2025
Facilitation and demonstrations, mentoring youth.
Instructor, Adult Painting at Saint-Camille Recreation Center
December 31, 2010 - October 10, 2025
Instructor for adult painting workshop.
French Monitor at Tracadie-Sheila High School
December 31, 2004 - October 10, 2025
Teaching French and facilitating video/improvisation workshops (Official Languages Monitor Program).
Poster Distributor / Network Manager at Publicité Sauvage
December 31, 2017 - October 10, 2025
Poster distribution and later management of distribution network.
Sales Clerk at Omer Deserres
December 31, 2005 - October 10, 2025
Sales clerk at Marché Central.

Education

Master's in Visual and Media Arts at Concordia University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Stained Glass Workshop at Patro - Prévost Center – Montreal
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
In situ sound installation and sound recording workshops at Oboro
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Puppet - making internship at AQM
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Video performance internship at Quebec Association of Puppeteers
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Internship for emerging cultural recreation at City of Montreal
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Sound production workshop at Oboro
February 1, 2010 - February 28, 2010
Stone lithography at Atelier Circulaire
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Courses in waterless lithography, photogravure, bookbinding, photolithography at Graff Workshops
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Ceramics at Concordia University
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Bachelor's in Visual and Media Arts at Université du Québec à Montréal
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003
Diploma of Collegial Studies in Human Sciences at Collège Édouard-Montpetit
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
Diploma of Collegial Studies in Human Sciences at Collège Édouard-Montpetit
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Bachelor's in Visual and Media Arts at Université du Québec à Montréal
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003
Ceramics course at Concordia University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Stone lithography course at Atelier Circulaire
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Master's in Visual and Media Arts at Concordia University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Courses in waterless lithography, photogravure, bookbinding, and photolithography at Graff Workshops
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Stained Glass Workshop (portrait of Maurice Richard) at Patro - Prévost Center, Montreal
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Sound production workshop at Oboro (Montreal)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Puppet-making internship at AQM (Quebec Association of Puppeteers)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Video performance internship at Quebec Association of Puppeteers
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Internship for emerging cultural recreation at City of Montreal
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Master's in Visual and Media Arts at Concordia University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Stained Glass Workshop at Patro - Prévost Center – Montreal
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
In situ sound installation and sound recording workshops at Oboro (Montreal)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Puppet-making internship at AQM
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Video performance internship at Quebec Association of Puppeteers
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Internship for emerging cultural recreation at City of Montreal
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Sound production workshop at Oboro, Montreal
February 1, 2010 - February 1, 2010
Stone lithography course at Atelier Circulaire
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Courses in waterless lithography, photogravure, bookbinding, and photolithography at Graff Workshops
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Ceramics course at Concordia University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor's in Visual and Media Arts at Université du Québec à Montréal
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003
Diploma of Collegial Studies in Human Sciences at Collège Édouard-Montpetit
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Master's in Visual and Media Arts at Concordia University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Stained Glass Workshop (Patro - Prévost Center – Montreal) – creation of the portrait of Maurice Richard at Patro - Prévost Center – Montreal
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
In situ sound installation and sound recording workshops at Oboro (Montreal)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Puppet - making internship at AQM
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Video performance internship at Quebec Association of Puppeteers
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Internship for emerging cultural recreation at City of Montreal
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Sound production workshop at Oboro, Montreal
February 1, 2010 - February 28, 2010
Stone lithography at Atelier Circulaire, Montreal
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Courses in waterless lithography, photogravure, bookbinding, and photolithography at Graff Workshops
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Ceramics at Concordia University
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Bachelor's in Visual and Media Arts at Université du Québec à Montréal
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003
Diploma of Collegial Studies in Human Sciences at Collège Édouard-Montpetit
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999

Qualifications

Canada Council for the Arts grant to participate in a residency project at La Baldi, Montegiovi
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Conseil des arts de Montréal grant for the creation of the artwork 'Diorama du Mile-End' with Allison Moore
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Acquisition grant from the Conseil des arts du Québec
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Grant from the Conseil des arts du Québec for exploration in digital arts (virtual reality)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Research and creation grant from the Conseil des arts du Québec for 'Visions du futur'
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Canadian representative for visual arts at the 7th Francophone Games (Nice, France)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Development grant from the Canada Council for the Arts for the project 'Le temple des glorieux'
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Travel grant from the Conseil des arts du Québec (exhibition at Artist Proof Gallery)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Travel grant from the Canada Council for the Arts (residency at Open Studio)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Grant from SODAC of Longueuil for the realization of a painting project
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Nomination at the Longueuil Culture Gala in the 'Young Creators' category
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Canada Council of the Arts grant for La Baldi residency in Montegiovi, Italy
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Conseil des arts de Montréal grant for the creation of the artwork "Diorama du Mile-End" with Allison Moore
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Acquisition grant from the Conseil des arts du Québec
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Grant from the Conseil des arts du Québec for exploration in digital arts (virtual reality)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Research and creation grant from the Conseil des arts du Québec for "Visions du futur"
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Development grant from the Canada Council for the Arts for the project "Le temple des glorieux"
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Travel grant from the Canada Council for the Arts (residency at Open Studio)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Travel grant from the Conseil des arts du Québec (exhibition at Artist Proof Gallery)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
SODAC grant for the realization of a painting project
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Nomination at the Longueuil Culture Gala in the 'Young Creators' category
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Canada Council for the Arts grant for La Baldi residency, Montegiovi (Italy)
January 1, 2024 - October 10, 2025
Conseil des arts de Montréal grant for 'Diorama du Mile-End' with Allison Moore
January 1, 2024 - October 10, 2025
Acquisition grant from the Conseil des arts du Québec
January 1, 2023 - October 10, 2025
Canada Council for the Arts travel grant for Artist Proof Gallery residency
January 1, 2010 - October 10, 2025
Conseil des arts du Québec travel grant (exhibition at Artist Proof Gallery)
January 1, 2010 - October 10, 2025
Development grant from the Canada Council for the Arts for 'Le temple des glorieux'
January 1, 2012 - October 10, 2025
Travel grant from the Conseil des arts du Québec for exhibition at Artist Proof Gallery
January 1, 2010 - October 10, 2025
Grant from SODAC of Longueuil for painting project
January 1, 2007 - October 10, 2025
Longueuil Culture Gala nomination (Young Creators)
January 1, 2007 - October 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services