The MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent is inviting the public to discover an immersive installation by artist Audrée Bourdeau entitled 1001 grues dans les nuages (1,001 cranes in the clouds) at the Salle Culturelle Alfred-Langevin from March 16 to April 13.
Inspired by Senbazuru, a longstanding Japanese tradition of folding 1,000 origami paper cranes, the exhibition encourages visitors to reflect on themes such as peace, perseverance, and solidarity. The gallery will be transformed as 1,001 paper cranes made from recycled materials will be suspended in the air, like thoughts and wishes. An oversized crane sits at the centre of the installation, symbolizing the hopes and dreams that live on in people’s hearts.
According to the legend of senbazuru, the folding of 1,000 origami cranes would allow for a wish to come true. With her installation, Bourdeau highlights values such as longevity, prosperity, and peace. By passing under different “clouds” of cranes, visitors will discover inspiring messages of love, courage, and joy, which are all essential values in society. Bourdeau is a multidisciplinary artist whose work often emphasizes interactions between art and community through murals, installations, and participatory projects.
The vernissage for the exhibition will take place at the Huntingdon-based gallery on Sunday, March 16, at 2 p.m. The hall will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. until the end of the exhibition on April 13. It is also possible to view the exhibition during the week by reservation. Appointments can be scheduled with Évelyne Dubois at 450-264-5411, ext. 237. Admission is free. (SR)