Jacques Lanteigne is a sculptor originally from Allardville, now living in Oak Point in the Miramichi region. He currently works with clay for its flexibility and the possibilities it offers in terms of color and form. He was chosen to represent New Brunswick as a sculptor at the 4th Jeux de la Francophonie. In 2000, he was named "Discovery of the Year" and received first prize at FAVA for his sculpture Ceci n’est pas un poulet.

A sculptor and printmaker for nearly 30 years, he draws upon Acadian symbols, current events, and personal life experiences in his work. Provocative and ironic, he pays close attention to public reactions and finds inspiration in his social values.

He holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts from both the Université de Moncton and the University of Ottawa. Since 1985, he has exhibited both solo and in group shows in numerous galleries across New Brunswick, as well as in Ottawa in 1995. He also taught sculpture at the Université de Moncton for four years.

His current work serves as an allegory for our fears and anxieties toward outsiders. Although newcomers often try to blend in, a portion of society clings to misinformation—sometimes of a racist nature. Some people have an intense fear of insects: even though bees are essential to our survival and spiders are our best allies in controlling harmful insects, we fear and destroy them. Lobsters, shrimp, and crabs are deemed acceptable, yet spiders must be eliminated.

Through his art, Lanteigne creates works that invite viewers to reflect on the world around them from diverse perspectives—social relationships, the natural environment, biodiversity conservation, and more.