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Crédit photo: Alain Chassé, 2003
Trampolino
2001
Laura Santini
With a BA in art history from McGill University and a master’s degree in sculpture from New York University, Laura Santini divides her time and her in-studio practice between Italy and Canada. Her works have been in numerous solo and group exhibitions presented in North America and Europe. Among her works of public art is Veritas (2010), installed on the grounds of Selwyn House School in Montréal.
Details
Category
Sculpture
Owner(s)
Ville de Montréal
Acquisition mode
Transfer
Materials
corten steel, stainless steel
Overall size
350 x 600 cm
Technique(s)
assembled, welded
External link
Location
Artwork description
The artwork is situated in front of the Centre Leonardo da Vinci, on Boulevard Lacordaire. The sculpture is composed of an oversized trowel whose triangular blade sits on the ground. On the trowel’s red handle is a human figure made of stainless steel, poised to dive.