Born in Sainte-Luce-sur-Mer, Luce Pelletier lives and works in Montreal. She holds a master’s degree in art history and art creation from the Université de Montréal and taught for fifteen years at the Maison des métiers d’art de Québec. Creating ephemeral works in nature and permanent sculptures in public spaces, the artist explores the relationship between humans and their environment. She has created over 30 public artworks in Quebec.
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- 16 Artworks
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- Berri-UQAM metro station
Saint-Laurent metro station
Artwork description
Installed in the south section of Parc Toussaint-Louverture, L’étreinte is a sculptural grouping formed of six small islands produced in close collaboration with the residents of Habitations Jeanne-Mance, in the context of a cultural mediation project. Each small island is made of one or two granite boulders that have been polished and rounded. From the boulders emerge long stems at the end of which are one or two tree leaves made of aluminum, pierced with abstract motifs. The artist gathered these motifs from residents from different communities living in Habitations Jeanne-Mance, inspired by artisanal ornamentation in these residents’ countries of origin. The eight granite boulders that form the bases for the leaves bear the indented imprints of the hands of 30 children. In the palm of each hand is a child’s name. Around them, engraved sentences express wishes for future generations.
The metal leaves that emerge from the boulders symbolize the strength of nature. Their designs evoke cultural diversity and the residents’ respective handicrafts traditions. The granite boulders covered with children’s hands, names, and wishes, become a welcoming host.