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3 York Theatre medallions and Chevron panels
1938
Details
Category
Enamels
Acquisition mode
Other
Source mention
Saved from the York Theatre
Materials
enamel
Technique(s)
stamped
Support
metal
External link
Location
Location
Location
Concordia University, Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Complex, SGW
Localization
Entrance Area, near Hexagram Black Box (EV. S3, 845)
Adress
1515 St. Catherine St. West, Montréal, QC H3G 2W1
Accessibility
Accessible during University operating hours

Artwork description

From 1938 to 2001, the York Theatre occupied what is now the eastern wing of the EV complex. Constructed according to plans drawn up by Morley Corbus Luke (1901-1976) of Perry, Luke, and Little Architects and decorated under the supervision of Emmanuel Briffa (1875-1955), the building welcomed thousands of cinephiles for half a century. In homage to the Art Deco landmark, a number of decorative elements were saved, restored and incorporated by Concordia. The painted enamel panels and stylized theatrical masks recovered from the exterior of the building recall the rich artisanal heritage of Montreal before World War II. The panels now inset into the walls next to the Black Box theatre of the staircase nearby were part of a recurring Art Deco motif throughout the York.