Following a call for projects launched by the municipality of Trois-Rivières, four sculptures by the artist symbolizing figures from Native American civilization have been installed in the city center.
Kariculture.net : How was this artistic project about Native Americans born?
Jérôme Sainte-Luce : The project was born from a call for projects issued by the municipality of Trois-Rivières. The request was to target certain locations with sculptures: the park and an area in front of the town hall.
Kariculture.net : Why did you choose the town of Trois-Rivières?
J. S.-L. : Being a native of Trois-Rivières, it was natural for me to register for this call for proposals. Trois-Rivières, with its rich history around the Amerindian question, has directly influenced my artistic work.
Kariculture.net : How did you go about designing these sculptures?
J. S.-L. : I was able to design these sculptures, initially, by drawing on my artistic creations that deal with Amerindian issue. This was followed by work on finding balance, materials, cutting techniques, colors, etc.
Kariculture.net : How many sculptures are there? What material were they made from? What are their dimensions?
J. S.-L. : There are four sculptures: three are 1.80 meters high and 80 centimeters wide, and one main sculpture of 2.50 meters high and 1 meter wide. All are made of metal.
Kariculture.net : These works were inaugurated on August 15 by the municipality during the Trois-Rivières patronal festival. Where can they be seen?
J. S.-L. : These works can be seen in the centre of Trois-Rivières. Three of them are located in Carloman Bassette Park and another is placed on the town hall square.
Kariculture.net : You are a painter, but now you are showing an interest in sculpting. Do you plan to develop other projects in this discipline?
J. S.-L. : Yes, I plan to materialize some of my drawings, transforming them into sculptures and extending the drawings using metal or wood.
