Public Artwork
Des rivières bercent le ciel
Location:
Centre de santé et services sociaux, 1515 17e rue Hôpital Saint-Georges de Beauce, Saint-Georges, QC, Canada
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Artwork creator(s):
Riverin, Agnès
Text author(s):
Riverin, Agnès
Installation year:
2009
Remarks on location:
In the waiting room, on the 3rd floor of the hospital.
Description:
Three paintings on the same theme. An engraved, coloured text appears at the bottom of each piece, calling for contemplation and silence.
Text of the artwork:
Des rivières bercent le ciel
Des aurores traversent la nuit allument l’ondée des lumières émergent
Des étoiles glissent sur l’eau animent le jour des nuées brillent
Text theme:
Dreaming on the banks of the Chaudière River
Artwork theme:
The artist was inspired by the geographical context of the city of Saint-Georges. Its urban development follows the curves of the Chaudière River which defines the landscape and punctuates the passage of time.
Note(s):
The artist favours a restrained colour palette to avoid overloading the environment. Water movements were painted in oil directly onto the wooden canvas in one sweeping gesture, creating an atmosphere that inspires calm and relaxation.
Artist's biography:
Agnès Riverin
Owner(s):
Hôpital Saint-Georges de Beauce 
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