Sculpture Le souffle d’Éole, Valleyfield, Québec - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

Cette œuvre, composée de trois sculptures aériennes, rend hommage aux travailleurs et travailleuses de la Montreal Cotton. Une femme, figure de proue, ouvrant des avenues insoupçonnées. Un homme se plaçant avec force, labeur et énergie au service des siens. Puis, un enfant, symbole d’un avenir libéré et radieux.
L’œuvre, réalisée par Reynald Piché et Denis Poirier, a été inaugurée le 3 septembre 1999 et a remporté un Prix d’Excellence du Réseau québécois de Villes et Villages en santé, le 16 août 2000.

This work, consists of three aerial sculptures, they are a tribute to the workers of Montreal Cotton. A female figurehead, opening unsuspected avenues. A man placing himself with strength, work and energy to serve his own. Then, a child, a symbol of a free and radiant future.
The work was carried out by Reynald Piché and Denis Poirier, it was inaugurated on September 3, 1999 and won an Award of Excellence from the Quebec Network of Healthy Cities and Villages, August 16, 2000.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Le souffle d’Éole Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Reynald Piché & Denis Poirier Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: September 3, 1999 Materials used: Metal Location: Place des Tisserands

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