Public Artwork

Untitled

Location:
Palais des Congrès de Montréal, 201 Viger Avenue West, Montréal, QC, Canada
Artwork creator(s): 
Vaillancourt, Armand
Text author(s): 
Vaillancourt, Armand
Installation year: 
1984
Remarks on location: 

The work appears on the six doors to room 407-C.

Description: 

The work consists of six panels that are used as doors. Each contains seven partially superimposed vertical boards. Their black surfaces feature carved text (a total of 2,200 letters) reproducing a letter written by Vaillancourt to a woman named Paule. Six resin-molded feet are featured as door handles.

History: 
The work was completed in 1983.

Dimensions:

Height: 
2.4m
Width: 
7.2m
Depth: 
2.5 m
Owner(s): 
Palais de Congrès de Montréal
Architect(s): 
P.L.L.L