Caroline Monnet is the kind of artist who refuses to sit still—creatively or geographically. Of Algonquin-Anishinaabe and French ancestry, she grew up moving between cultures, languages, and ways of seeing the world, which might explain why her work so often slips neatly between categories. Filmmaker and visual artist, but also occasional rule-breaker of artistic conventions. Based in Montréal, she has built a practice that feels both precise and playful, blending sharp geometric forms with deeply personal explorations of Indigenous lived realities, language, and contemporary life. Her work often draws inspiration from architecture and design — think bold lines, confident shapes, and spaces that feel both structured and alive. Concrete, styrofoam, textile, and moving images become tools for storytelling. But while her aesthetic can be strikingly minimalist, her ideas are anything but small. She explores themes of resilience, labour, femininity, and cultural continuity without ever slipping into heavy-handedness. At heart, Monnet is a builder: of images, of conversations, and of spaces where contemporary Indigenous stories stand tall and unapologetic.
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Which neighbourhood are you in?
I moved to Rosemont in May 2024. An area that feels deeply local — full of independent cafés, bakeries, and small cinemas — but it’s also evolving fast. Families, artists, and young professionals all mix naturally here. It still feels accessible, less polished, more authentic. That mix of community spirit, cultural energy, and room to grow makes Rosemont exciting right now. Also, I’m right on the train track and can be at my studio in the MileEnd in 20min by foot.
What do you do?
I try to do my best mainly. In all areas of my life. Most of my time is dedicated to making art that moves between film, sculpture, and installation.
What are you currently working on?
Many things are in the works at the moment. I’m travelling extensively with my work these months across Europe, including Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, France and Belgium. I’ll be an artist-in-residence at the Wereldmuseum in the Netherlands, where I’ll create a new work for the upcoming State of Fashion Biennale. My studio is also busy working on an upcoming large-scale exhibition at Blouin-Division gallery in September, where I’ll be releasing all new works. It’s exciting and challenging just the way I like it.
Where can we find your work?
Instagram is easy to follow my whereabouts and exhibitions. Also, visit my website.
