Monica Brinkman

Monica Brinkman | Profil Les passionnés d'histoire et de culture

Monica Brinkman

Mosaic and multidisciplinary artist Monica Brinkman was born in Ontario to a German immigrant father and an Acadian mother. Her artistic process began as a child by sewing patchwork quilts and collecting seashells and sea glass on the beach of her grandparent’s cottage in New Brunswick.

The primary source of inspiration for her contemporary “eco-responsible” mosaics is mostly based on social issues, her community and the environment. She uses a variety of both natural and man-made materials, which attract her attention by their beauty and originality. Monica has taken part in numerous group and solo exhibitions and has directed a host of community art projects and parades for more than 20 years.

Her dream is to one day visit Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, La Maison Picassiette in Chartres, France, and the Tarot Garden in Italy. When she’s not working on a project, she’s mentally preparing for the next one, photographing trees or spending hours collecting shells on the beach. To unwind, there’s nothing she enjoys more than going to the museum, the theatre or a concert.
Monica Brinkman | Profil Les passionnés d'histoire et de culture

Monica Brinkman

Visitor profile

The culture vulture and history buff

Native of

Windsor, Ontario

Resident of

Vaudreuil-Dorion

Occupation

Mosaic artist and cultural mediator

Mosaic and multidisciplinary artist Monica Brinkman was born in Ontario to a German immigrant father and an Acadian mother. Her artistic process began as a child by sewing patchwork quilts and collecting seashells and sea glass on the beach of her grandparent’s cottage in New Brunswick.

My favourite attractions

Maison Félix-Leclerc de Vaudreuil
Art and culture - Vaudreuil-Dorion

Maison Félix-Leclerc de Vaudreuil

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Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Art and culture - Vaudreuil-Dorion

Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges

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Deux Grains au Moulin
Bakery and pastry shop - Les Cèdres

Deux Grains au Moulin

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Auberge des Gallant
Inn - Sainte-Marthe

Auberge des Gallant

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Maison Trestler
Art and culture - Vaudreuil-Dorion

Maison Trestler

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My favourite itineraries

Le circuit MOZAIK de Vaudreuil-Dorion
Vaudreuil-Dorion

The Vaudreuil-Dorion MOZAIK itinerary

1 day
4 stops
6 km
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La route panoramique du fleuve
From Pointe-des-Cascades to Les Coteaux

The panoramic river road

1/2 day
4 stops
23 km
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Recent travel journals

8 restos (ou take-out) à 5 minutes du mont Rigaud pour une sortie d’après-ski
Inspirations - Équipe éditoriale

8 restos (ou take-out) à 5 minutes du mont Rigaud pour une sortie d’après-ski

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10 activités surprenantes pour s’amuser autrement cet hiver
Inspirations - Équipe éditoriale

10 activités surprenantes pour s’amuser autrement cet hiver

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Les meilleurs endroits pour faire du ski de fond dans Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Générale - Équipe éditoriale

Les meilleurs endroits pour faire du ski de fond dans Vaudreuil-Soulanges

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Top 10 des photos #ExploreVS de 2021 sur Instagram
Inspirations - Équipe éditoriale

Top 10 des photos #ExploreVS de 2021 sur Instagram

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L’équitation pour profiter du grand air!
Générale - Audrey Besner

L’équitation pour profiter du grand air!

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3 incontournables pour un café réconfortant!
Générale - Mélanie - BrigadeVS

3 incontournables pour un café réconfortant!

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