Patrick Thibert

Patrick Thibert was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, in 1943.

He studied chemical technology at the Western Ontario Institute of Technology, Windsor, 1961-65. He continued his education studying fine art at the University of Windsor, Windsor (BFA), 1968-72. Patrick then studied fine art at Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA, (MFA) 1972-74.

Patrick taught as a graduate student at Florida State University from January 1973 until June 1974. On returning to Canada, Patrick taught at St. Clair College of applied Art and Technology, Windsor, from 1974-1975. He then taught at Fanshawe College of Applied Art and Technology, London, Ontario from 1975-2003.

The Olga Korper Gallery, Toronto, Ontario has represented Patrick since 1975. Patrick is also represented by the Thielsen Gallery, London, Ontario.

Thibert has worked mainly three dimensionally over the years. His work has moved from being abstract through the 70’s and early 80’s to working with image based narratives from the late 80’ s to 2010. His narratives have unfolded using symbols and metaphors. These sculpture have dealt with aspects of his life as a springboard to developing new ways at presenting his sculptural ideas i.e. The Portrait of the Artist series. Other bodies of sculptures have included  “In the Mind of the Viewer” series, the “Billie” series and the “Icarus” series.  In 2011 Patrick began to re-examine abstraction. His sculptures have continually made use of and have combined a variety of processes and materials to develop his work.

Over the years he has given lectures about his work in a variety of public venues in Canada and the USA.