Public Artwork

De l’ardoise aux étoiles

Thérèse Guy, De l'ardoise aux étoiles, 1986. © Josianne Gervais
Location:
Bibliothèque Félix Leclerc, 1130 boul. Pie XI Nord, Québec, QC, Canada
Artwork creator(s): 
Guy, Thérèse
Text author(s): 
Guy, Thérèse
Installation year: 
1986
Remarks on location: 

The work is located in a gable on the South-East elevation.

Description: 

A stained glass is integrated into the entrance windows and divided into three parts by the frame's shafts. It is shaped as an arch. Children's drawings and games are represented along with a map of the world and a computer. The sentence is written above the illustration of a game of hopscotch.

Text of the artwork: 

le temps n’est que poussière

Dimensions:

Height: 
1.18m
Width: 
5.1m
Depth: 
0.95 m
Note(s): 

The antique glass was painted grey, processed, sandblasted and finally held together by the copper ribbon.

Owner(s): 
Ville de Québec; Bibliothèque Félix Leclerc