|2026| L’OURSE ET LES BELUGAS

Recycl’art / Future resonances (Gatineau, QC).

Materials : recycled wood, pigments and epoxy resin.

July 4th to August 30th 2026.

This sculpture is the truncated mold of a hybrid bear, that was made from brass using a metal-beating technique. The original wooden form was heavily damaged and subsequently repaired with great patience; one can still discern numerous patches—or "nightingales," as they are known in French woodworking—as well as traces of burns, with the repair work remaining clearly visible. The sculpture does not seek to impress through sheer scale; rather, its essence lies in the realm of the senses—a small, poetic narrative. The story woven into the piece unfolds like a song, posing questions about identity; it is a tale of mutual aid and resilience, depicting two species striving to survive through adaptation. My sculpture speaks of healing, with the bear taking on the role of a savior.

The sculpture was also part of a performance with the artist.

View the artwork’s page on Recycl’art’s website

In collaboration with Centre d’art contemporain de l’Outaouais.

Sculpture in the making in the workshop. Photo : Michel Saulnier

Documentation of the performance. Photo : Jo Migno.

POn-sculpture performance. Photo : Jo Migno

L’Ourse et les bélguas in the artist’s workshop. Photo : Michel Saulnier

L’Ourse, les bélugas and Michel Saulnier. Photo : Jo Migno.

Photos : Michel Saulnier (workshop) and Jo Mogno (performance)