HOPE 2.0
Sébastien GIGUÈRE
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
HOPE 2.0
The oversized replica of a BBQ lighter was erected in the city just like a lighthouse. Hand built by the artist and bearing the Hope brand, the lighter seems destined to burn a flame for the collective hope we cling to in times of uncertainty. Unfortunately, the device seems to lack fuel to start the fire. The work is a call to the urgent need to act and to rekindle the fire needed to effect change.
Year created : 2021
Technical specifications
Materials : Planks, plywood, paint, ball bearing, plexi, pvc, lights
Number of items : 1
Dimensions : Lighter 20’ x 28” x 12” / base 2’ x 6’ x 5’
Notes : Freestanding, stand with sandbags inside.
ARTIST
Sébastien GIGUÈRE, QUEBEC
Based in Quebec City, Sébastien Giguère creates inventive sculptures that reimagine daily life with a dash of whimsy, and cheekily embraces the superficiality of the world. With the BGL collective (dissolved in 2021), he has taken part in biennials Havana, Ushuaïa, Quebec City, and Montreal, and represented Canada at the Venice Biennial.
