Annie Legault
Interview & Photography / Catherine Bernier
Everyone who has stayed at the cabin since artist Annie Legault, founder and creator of Amulette, completed her in-situ installation agrees—it’s the perfect addition to the mezzanine.
We couldn’t have imagined a better fit for our needs: a functional fine art wall crafted from hand-braided ropes that not only ensures safety but also beautifully reflects the region’s deep-rooted fishing heritage—a tradition that remains central to the area today.
Based in Montreal, Annie Legault has been specializing in handcrafted collectibles, functional artwork, and custom-to-order artwork since 2013. Graduated from Concordia University with a BFA Honorable mention specializing in fibre and textile, Annie studies painting and drawing and has a particular interest for art installations - she turns to the textile medium and makes it entirely her own, creating a line of beautifully unusual and organic functional design objects.
Influenced by the 1960s and ‘70s, every piece for the Amulette collection is handmade by Annie. Jute, merino and alpaca wool are just some of the natural fibres that are used throughout Amulette’s collection.
Respectfully merging an ancestral technique along with her contemporary vision, her work evolves following the concept of “protection”. Amulette, the french word meaning; protection against darkness. While seeking distinctly warm atmospheres, luminous textures and material poetry, Annie aspires to integrate her approach and vision into everyday life and she interprets lamps and sculptures as well as other everyday life objects with considerable sensitivity.
Annie’s contribution to The Parcelles will leave a lasting mark on the environment for years to come. Between two ropes and a pair of scissors, we sat down with Annie to chat about her experience as an in-situ artist-in-residence at the cabin.
What were your intentions for the residency, and how did it go?
My intention for this artist residency at The Parcelles was to step out of my studio and challenge myself with an in-situ installation. The idea of transitioning from my workspace in the heart of Montreal to immersing myself in the breathtaking surroundings of The Parcelles immediately appealed to me.
The space has been beautifully renovated by Catherine and her partner with incredible care and respect for its original essence. It is truly the oasis of peace every artist dreams of.
As someone passionate about preserving architectural heritage, I was deeply inspired by the cabin’s seclusion, its setting by the sea, and the expansive view stretching into the horizon. The nearby fishing village, with its small port (a must-visit!), further enriched my experience.
Rope, my signature material, naturally connects to this maritime environment—evoking fishing nets, boats, and lobster cages. This residency allowed me to push my practice in a completely new context while staying true to my contemporary approach. Can I please come back next year!?
This residency allowed me to push my practice in a completely new context while staying true to my contemporary approach.
- Annie
Would you recommend this art residency to other artists and why?
Every artist should step outside their studio at least once a year—to reset, to challenge themselves, to reconnect. To step away from routine and embrace the unexpected.
And as a true water lover, trust me: you need to swim in the ocean, take a hot outdoor shower, and unwind by the fire with a glass of Chardonnay.
Enough said?
Follow Annie Legault / @amulette_par_annielegault
Portraits by Catherine Bernier / @cath.be
