Piercing through a rectangular opening (80 x60 cm) in a wall, acrylic on canvas, air ducts, approx. 3 x4,50 m.

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1999

Is it possible to see beyond the field of perception and gaze? Looking to give form to imaginary people who might live inside the confinements of a wall, I first opened it up. Frustrated to find air ducts of galvanised steel, I then decided to make good use of them. Considering that horizontality is our natural field of vision, I next chose to paint the figures vertically with a playful intention to change the way we look at a tableau while adding a touch of mystery.

photo credit: Guy L’Heureux.