Sculpture
Power in Numbers
The multiple circular forms unite in the space like an entity whose presence subtlely oscilates reminding us of a crowd seen from far. Without being aware of it, the visitor interacts with the sculpture and vice-versa. From the air current caused by the traffic, a light movement happens as if the sculpture was taking a breath, giving it life. This “mobile” sculpture could not exist without this space and the space would not be the same without the sculpture: they feed off of each other.
United as a community, we, the people, are powerful. Divided, our capacities are limited. Through this installation, the artist wishes to remind us that the power is and always will be the people’s. This work is composed of many independent pieces, united at this time and space. Each piece, singled out, does not have the same impact that they all do assembled. Together, they make the sculpture and space come to life.
Tales from the Youth
This work was created in collaboration with Centre des Arts et de la Culture de Dieppe in 2018 during the project : Sentier de Culture (Culture stroll). The artist gave workshops to over 800 students about the elements of design implying what it means to them to grow up a French Acadian in the Greater Moncton region of New Brunswick.
This piece is composed of an amalgamation of works ( drawings and illustrated haiku poems ) by the students. These drawings and poems were directly transferred onto the metal plates like pages of a book, in compositions by the artist. The goal was to create a sense of belonging to the piece felt by the kids who participated in the workshops. This work is like a large storybook told by the youth, it is a piece by the youth for the youth with hopes to inspire the importance of art and culture in our communities. It is a piece worth contemplating !
Alame’s
This 90 foot long backrest was created in celebration of Canada 150 for the city of Dieppe, N.B. It is permanently installed at Place 1604 close to the Centre des Arts et de Culture, City Hall and the outdoor amphitheatre, along the outdoor ice rink it invites you to have a seat and rest between two laps around the ice (or concrete if you enjoy roller skating in the summer !). Made of steel plate, wrought iron and galvanized at Corbec Galvanisation, the wrought iron parts sit between each Canadian provincial / territorial plate and all 13 are represented.
About the title : Alame’s is a Mi’kmaw term meaning “mass” like being in masses like a school of fish. A gathering. Also a cross-mix of words from the french “aller à la messe” meaning going to mass. Unifying the two cultures. The term seemed fitting to celebrate our great nation, our origins and the gathering of all in one place.
Welcome to Dieppe
This mural was created for the city of Dieppe, N.B. by the artist Guylaine Cyr in march 2016. Installed at the arrivals area she welcomes you while you wait to pick up your luggage. The mural shows emblems of local particularity, the cultural events and the famous tidal bore. With the addition of this piece the city of Dieppe wishes reflect upon it s history and contribute to it’s modernisation.
Beings in movement
Created in accordance to the policy to integrate art to public architecture in Edmundston, N.B. during the renovations of her sports complex, this sculpture depicts 5 figures inspired by gesture drawings all practicing a sport one can play at the sports plex. There is a rhythmic gymnast, kick boxer, a runner, a rock climber and a tennis player. One can spot the elbows of 3 swimmers also. The five main figures make reference to the five olympic rings which represent the 5 great nations, a symbol of multiculturalism. The union of the nations through sports. Inclusivity. This piece evokes the principal moral values of Edmundston : gathering, elegance, self accomplishment, multiculturalism.
Roots of Life
Permanently installed at the religious sanctuary of the Grotto of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, New-Brunswick. The tree of life in the heart of the Acadian lands and forests, this sculpture is an anthem to the Lady of the Acadian lands and forests. She stands for force, endurance, beauty and community. Her roots are strong and deep. Growth appears from bottom to top, she can withstand heavy loads. The spiral shelters and protects, is continuity and evolution. It spins 3 times referring to love, faith and hope as well at the saint trinity.
