HÉROS DU CIEL
Denis Lessard et Normand Hébert
For this first collaboration, we have joined our respective experiences in astronomy and the visual arts. We have explored textile art in order to evoke two constellations representing mythological heroes displayed face-to-face in the sky, Hercules and Ophiucus, also called the Serpent Bearer. The magnificent plates offering a visual counterpart to our embroidery piece are taken from Uranographia, an atlas drawn and published by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in 1690.
Techniques and materials : embroidery on velvet, printing on Coroplast
Thanks to our textile godmother Ani Deschênes
This work was presented in the exhibition Uni(e)s par nos passions, in the context of Journées de la culture in Granby (Quebec), September 26-27, 2020.
“Presented outdoors, on a private property with a wooded area, this large exhibition will include works by some 15 artists, some of whom will be on the premises during the event in order to greet the public. Visitors will be able to discuss the artworks and individual pratices of the artists in attendance.
In relation to the theme of Journées de la culture, 1001 métiers de la culture, the artists will present new artworks, specially conceived for this outdoor space transformed into an exhibition venue. Visitors will also be invited to tackle artistic creation by taking part in an ephemeral, collective artwork.” Adapted from the Uni(e)s par nos passions press release posted on the Journées de la culture websitePhotography: Caroline Dubuc, Normand Hébert, Ani Deschênes