Exhibition HYDRO by Ludovic Boney and Caroline Monnet at Ahkwayaonhkeh
Complexe Méduse
At the end of the tangle of their wires, 180 light bulbs welcome us with their soft glow in the gallery. Beneath them, a vast mirror reflects the light they emit, multiplying the energy that nourishes them. Observing them, one notices over time that their intensity increases, then decreases. This variation follows a recording. It is that of a speech given in 1992 by the Grand Chief of the Cree Grand Council (Eeyou Istchee) Matthew Coon Come, opposing the Great Whale hydroelectric project in Northern Quebec. HYDRO speaks of our relationship to hydroelectricity; of what it brings us and what it has taken from Indigenous communities. This site uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. For more details, or to see how to disable these cookies, please consult our data protection policy.
Art / Gallery
Free