Public Artwork
L'aile citoyenne
Location:
Presbytère de Saint-Charles-de-Bellechasse, 2815 avenue Royale, Saint-Charles-de-Bellechasse, QC, G0R 2T0, Canada
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Artwork creator(s):
Viger, Louise
Text author(s):
Viger, Louise
Installation year:
2003
Remarks on location:
Entrance Hall
Description:
In the hall, a wing hangs diagonally from the ceiling to the floor. It is made of 360 aluminium feathers, a reference to the angels that used to be very present in religious sculpture. A dialogue is created with a commemorative plaque on the wall and on the floor, which features the names of 360 families that were identified in the 2002 census in the municipality.
Text of the artwork:
360 family names
Text theme:
Tribute to individuals and families who distinguish themselves on a daily basis
Artwork theme:
Tribute to individuals and families who distinguish themselves on a daily basis
History:
The current St. Charles presbytary was built in 1840. In order to respond to new realities, the building now serves both as presbytery and as offices for the municipality. Thus, the two facets of administrative, civil and religious life are housed under one roof.
Note(s):
This artwork is part of the artist's reflection on the fluidity of relationships - that of the work to the site, to architecture, to citizens, elements where the unknown often disappears into the familiar.
- MCCCQ. 2005. L’intégration des arts à l’architecture et à l’environnement. Bilan 2002-2004. Québec: Gouvernement du Québec
Artist's biography:
Louise Viger
Architect(s):
Dallaire; Duchesneau Document(s):
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