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The Wishing Bear
2024
Chun Hua Catherine Dong

Chun Hua Catherine Dong is a Chinese- born and Montréal – based artist. Dong received an MFA from Concordia University and a BFA from Emily Carr University Art & Design in Canada. Dong’s work has been exhibited in many national and international venues, such as the Quebec City Biennial, MOMENTA | Biennale de l’image, MAC VAL in France, International Digital Art Biennial Montreal, Museo de la Cancillería in Mexico City, Canadian Cultural Centre in Paris and so on. Dong was the recipient of the Franklin Furnace Award for performance art in New York in 2014, a finalist for the Contemporary Art Award at Le Musée national des Beaux-arts du Québec 2020, and awarded with Cultural Diversity in Visual Arts by the Conseil des Arts de Montréal in 2021.

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Category
Sculpture
Producer(s)
MASSIVart
Acquisition mode
Commission from the artist
Materials
3D printing, fiber glass, Fiberglass, steel
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Location
ROYALMOUNT
Localization
Shopping center interior
Adress
5401 avenue Royalmount, Mont-Royal
Accessibility
ROYALMOUNT opening hours

Artwork description

“The Wishing Bear” is a sculpture featuring a four-eared bear in pyjamas with a pink bonsai tree on its head. Influenced by Zen philosophy, this sculpture is a visual representation of the natural world, representing a peaceful and sustainable coexistence between the environment and its inhabitants. The bear, with its gentle kneeling pose, evokes feelings of spirituality and devotion, representing a genuine respect for the environment as well as a desire for a better future.

Through its symbolic design, “The Wishing Bear” invites visitors to build connections, share stories, and create a collective commitment to protecting the planet for future generations.