Présences du littéraire dans l’espace public canadien - Foreword

The Name of the Tree

Marie-Claude Langevin — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:16:12 +0000

Artwork identification

Artwork creator(s):

Frank, Simon

Artwork creator(s):

Frank, Simon

Text author(s):

Frank, Simon

Text author(s):

Frank, Simon

Installation year:

2004

Remarks on location:

Each of the three artworks of the exhibition is located in front of the building

Artwork description

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Description:

The Name of the Tree is a story written directly onto the leaves of a tree.

Artwork theme:

Autobiography, nature, creation myth

History

History:

Foreword, Sept-Nov. 2004, Grimsby Public Art Gallery, Grimsby.

"[Frank Simon's] piece The Name of the Tree will be a story written directly onto the leaves of the tree. Many people will see only glimpses of the story, and once autumn arrives, his story will fall to the ground and be blown away. Frank invites people to interact with him during the process – to talk, ask questions and perhaps to share their own stories with him." (excerpts from the Foreword to the artist’s statement)

Dimensions

Other information

Source:

Simon Frank simonsaysfrank@hotmail.com 2. Rhona Wenger, directrice RWenger@town.grimsby.on.ca Grimsby Public Art Gallery Grimsby, On 18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby, ON L3M 1Y1 gpag@town.grimsby.on.ca Tél. (905)945-3246 Fax (905) 945-1789

Document(s):

Foreword. Simon Frank, Ivan Jurakic, Tor Lukasic Foss. September 26-November 30, 2004. The Grimsby Public Art Gallery

Obscurity zone

Marie-Claude Langevin — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:46:19 +0000

Artwork identification

Artwork creator(s):

Lukasic-Foss, Tor

Artwork creator(s):

Lukasik-Foss, Tor

Text author(s):

Lukasic-Foss, Tor

Text author(s):

Lukasik-Foss, Tor

Installation year:

2006

Remarks on location:

Installed in and around the courtyard near the South entrance. Municipality: Grimsby

Artwork description

Source: Photo provided by Tor Lukasic-Foss

Description:

Installation of seven aluminum signs

Mention(s) légale(s) des illustrations:

Photo credits:

Text of the artwork:

OBSCURITY
CODES IN EFFECT
JARGON SHOULD NOT EXCEED
EXISTING PRETENSE LIMITS (OBSCURITY ZONE REGULATION BY-LAW 7167)

NO VAGUE MALAISE
NO EPIC COMPLAINTS
MON- SAT ONLY, 8AM - 10PM (OBSCURITY ZONE REGULATION BY-LAW 7171)

SUBVERSIVE
READING
BETWEEN THE ARROWS
REMAIN UNSUPERVISED (OBSCURITY ZONE REGULATION BY-LAW 7113) ___ METAPHORS YIELD

History

History:

Foreword, Sept.-Nov. 2004, Grimsby Public Art Gallery, Grimsby

Event date(s):

2004

Dimensions

Other information

Note(s):

Tor Lukasik-Foss’ work Obscurity Zone takes the form of signs, logos and text that make use of language and the sterile aesthetics of signage that is common in many public spaces. Each sign will grant permissions or provide constraints for a series of eccentric activities, loosely connected to the function of the gallery/library space.

Artist's biography:

Lukasik-Foss, Tor

Source:

1. Tor Lukasic-Foss tor@sympatico.ca 2. Rhona Wenger, directrice RWenger@town.grimsby.on.ca Grimsby Public Art Gallery Grimsby, On 18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby, ON L3M 1Y1 gpag@town.grimsby.on.ca Tél. (905)945-3246 Fax (905) 945-1789

Spell

Marie-Claude Langevin — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:16:57 +0000

Artwork identification

Artwork creator(s):

Jurakic, Ivan

Artwork creator(s):

Jurakic, Ivan

Text author(s):

Jurakic, Ivan

Text author(s):

Jurakic, Ivan

Installation year:

2004

Remarks on location:

Shared entrance to the Grimsby Public Library and the Art Gallery

Artwork description

Source : Photo provided by Ivan Jurakic

Description:

Spell marks the shared entrance to the Grimsby Public Library and Art Gallery with a selection of one-of-a-kind magnetic poetry, featuring a text that was digitally processed from the handwriting of the artist and lasercut in magnetic signage vinyl.

Mention(s) légale(s) des illustrations:

Photo credits:

Text of the artwork:

Looking, one may never find

Wanting, one may never know

Text theme:

19th century idealizations of both libraries and art galleries as places for contemplation and discovery

Artwork theme:

Language, art, writing

History

History:

Foreword, Sept.-Nov. 2004, Grimsby Public Art Gallery, Grimsby Grimsby Public Art Gallery collection

Event date(s):

2004

Dimensions

Other information

Note(s):

Ivan Jurakic installed two lines of prosaic text onto the entrance way to the gallery: "Looking, one may never find/Wanting, one may never know". His piece, entitled Spell, examines the idea of a quest or search, particularly relevant to the person’s reason for entering the gallery/library space. His work suggests entering as an act of faith that one should come to with an open mind. While inside the space, one may discover things that were unlooked for or unexpected but invaluable.

The Tree Museum (2008). The Tenth Annual Exhibition. September 16 to October 28, 2007. What Is Place, Doe Lake, Muskoka : The Tree Museum, p.37

Owner(s):

Grimsby Public Art Gallery

Source:

1. TH&B (Simon Frank, Dave Hind, Ivan Jurakic, Tor Lukasik-Foss) tor@sympatico.ca 2. Ivan Jurakic 23 Murray Street West Hamilton, ON L8L 1B1 905.523.8865 ivanjurakic@sympatico.ca Rhona Wenger, directrice RWenger@town.grimsby.on.ca Grimsby Public Art Gallery Grimsby, On 18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby, ON L3M 1Y1 gpag@town.grimsby.on.ca Tél. (905)945-3246 Fax (905) 945-1789