Les pieds sur terre
Ani Deschênes and Denis Lessard
Part of our collaboration project Moi et loutre, 2018-
found objects, tooled metal, plywood, mosaic, molding, synthetic fur, casting, printing on Coroplast
Thanks to St. Cuthbert for graces received
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.”
Text printed on Coroplast
Cuthbert went out from the monastery and went down to the sea.
Wading into the depths till the waves swelled up to his neck and arms, he kept his vigil through the dark with chanting voiced like the sea. As the twilight of dawn drew near, he waded back up the beach, and kneeling there, again began to pray.As he prayed, straight from the depths of the sea came two four-footed beasts which are called by the common people otters.
These, prostrate before him on the sand, began to busy themselves warming his feet with pantings, and trying to dry them with their fur.
When this good office was rendered, and they had his benediction they slipped back again beneath their native waters.
Adapted from Helen Waddell, Beast and Saints, 1934Photography: Caroline Dubuc, Normand Hébert, Ani Deschênes