Troy Payne-Le Pessec

Biography

Born to young parents in 1993 and raised in Montreal, he has been creating for as long as he can remember. At the age of eight, he sold his first canvas through a local skate shop.

Growing up, creative expression became a source of stability during often unpredictable times. His upbringing was somewhat atypical, allowing him to witness Montreal’s underbelly and its inhabitants from a unique perspective.

Art allows him to transform the challenges and experiences he has accumulated over the years. It serves as both a process of reflection and a way of bringing joy into his life. His philosophy is rooted in experimentation—working across as many mediums and subjects as possible, with the belief that inspiration can be found in anything and everything.

Biographie

Né de jeunes parents en 1993 et ​​ayant grandi à Montréal, il crée depuis sa plus tendre enfance. À l'âge de huit ans, il vend sa première toile dans une boutique de skate du quartier.

En grandissant, l'expression créative est devenue une source de stabilité dans une période souvent imprévisible. Son éducation, quelque peu atypique, lui a permis d'observer la face cachée de Montréal et ses habitants sous un angle unique.

L'art lui permet de transformer les épreuves et les expériences accumulées au fil des ans. Il est pour lui à la fois un processus de réflexion et une source de joie. Sa philosophie repose sur l'expérimentation : il explore un maximum de médiums et de sujets, convaincu que l'inspiration peut se trouver partout.