Public Artwork

Legacy

Nicole Dextras, Legacy, 2009
Nicole Dextras, Legacy, 2009
Location:
Dawson City, YT, Canada
Artwork creator(s): 
Dextras, Nicole
Text author(s): 
Dextras, Nicole
Installation year: 
2009
Remarks on location: 

On the frozen Yukon river

Description: 

Outdoor installation on the Yukon river in 2009. Moulds were made out of wood and set out on the river. Water was pumped into the moulds from holes made in the icy river's surface. They were left to freeze and then the letters were unmoulded.

Text of the artwork: 

Legacy

Text theme: 
Heritage
Artwork theme: 

Landscape as heritage for local residents

History: 

During the residency, Nicoel Dextras created 3 major projects: Les Noms, Legacy and The River's Bride

Event: Residency: Klondike Institute of Art, Dawson City, Yukon. Artist residency, Klondike Institute of Art, Dawson City, Yukon.

Date: November 10, 2008 to February 4, 2009

Dimensions:

Height: 
2.43m