Lannïck Dinard explores the depths of the human soul, drawing inspiration from the work of psychologist Carl Gustav Jung and from the shadows that dwell within each of us. His artistic approach seeks to reveal these hidden, often repressed aspects of ourselves that Jung called “the shadow” — the fragments we fear or refuse to see.
Through his works, Dinard weaves a dialogue between the collective unconscious and personal narratives, using symbolism to build bridges between the visible and invisible worlds. Far from clichés, symbolism here becomes a means of connection with deep forces and ancestral memories. His creations — whether visual, performative, or sculptural — act as modern rituals, inviting a liberating introspection.
The artist confronts humanity with its own contradictions, encouraging us to embrace our flaws and engage in dialogue with our inner demons. In this encounter, he perceives a potential for transformation: by accepting our shadow sides, we can reach a state of balance and wisdom.
Dinard’s artistic approach is therefore both therapeutic and poetic, transcending the boundaries between art and spirituality. It invites us to dive into our inner depths to re-emerge renewed and reconciled with our plural humanity.
Biography
Born in 1953 in Brazzaville, Lannïck Dinard had an extraordinary childhood, spending six months each year navigating the Congo River with his family, surrounded by African music, dance, and wildlife.
A transdisciplinary artist and researcher, he explores the intersections between art, science, and technology. His 1995 doctoral thesis in musical geometry at the University of Montreal bridges music, geometry, and computer science. He went on to develop interactive systems and founded the interactive publishing lab hYperbole in 1996.
In 2001, he turned to Artjoyeux and sacred art, creating a series of 1,000 unique small crosses. He later began a second doctorate in applied ethics at the University of Sherbrooke in 2013 and earned a college diploma in cabinetmaking in 2020. Since 2023, he has been working as an online public writer and charcoal portraitist.