Public Artwork

Fixité de Phénix

André Fournelle, Fixité de Phénix,1992
André Fournelle, Fixité de Phénix,1992. © Sylvain Malette
Location:
Théâtre Palace, 135 rue Principale, Granby, QC, Canada
Alternate title: 
Hommage à Claude Gauvreau
Artwork creator(s): 
Fournelle, André
Text author(s): 
Fournelle, André
Collaborator(s): 
Ducharme, Marion; Lupien, Roger (engineering)
Installation year: 
1992
Remarks on location: 

The artwork is located in the entrance of the theatre

Description: 

An artificial skylight features three glass-covered bronze rings that are suspended at different heights. The artwork is illuminated with a neon light and halogen lamps fitted with a blue filter. The lights are installed in a cross-shape at the center of the second ring.

Text of the artwork: 

The title, Fixité du Phénix, refers to a text by Claude Gauvreau.

Text theme: 
Tribute to Claude Gauvreau
Artwork theme: 
Literature, Poetry

Dimensions:

Diameter: 
3.5m