Denis Leclerc is a contemporary digital artist based in Toronto. He was born in 1955 in the Ottawa region, Canada. He studied visual arts at the University of Ottawa and then trained in graphic design in Montreal. He moved to Toronto in the early 1980s to explore new ideas.
In Toronto, he founded his own communication studio in the 1990s. Concurrently, he continued to develop as an independent artist. He has presented over thirty solo exhibitions.
Denis Leclerc’s recent works are part of the discovery of a new pictorial language inspired by recent scientific discoveries, particularly chaos theory. Leclerc favors vector images, which allow him to manipulate and transform forms in a unique way. These can be reproduced to any size of his choosing, a characteristic that aligns with his fascination for the infinitely large and the infinitely small. For over a year, he has been publishing daily digital compositions on Instagram. These works reflect his continuous quest for emotion and clarity. They also demonstrate how digital tools and AI can create something intimate. Thus, each piece becomes a testament to both instinct and reflection. Leclerc also believes that artists must challenge the relevance of their language by collaborating with other artists. It was from this desire for exploration that the Padejo collective was born, of which he is a founding member. He has also taught new media techniques at Glendon College, York University in Toronto, and design history at George Brown College.
Denis is a co-founder of the design firm Costa Leclerc Design, which works with numerous institutions in the city.