Born and raised in Quebec, Canada, Denis received a BA from Laval University, with a major in German Studies and a minor in Fine Arts. He is a multimedia artist, working primarily in mosaic and also in painting, sculpture, photography, and set design. He frequently uses recycled materials in his work. He has had group and solo exhibitions and received commissions in New York and other US cities, and in Canada and Italy. An experienced curator who has operated several galleries, Denis has served as an assistant to notable artists, among them Jennifer Bartlett and the late Ron Gorchov.