27 Aug 2021
Invited by the Montreal Eaton Centre as part of their Une vitrine sur l'art initiative, paper sculptor, Pauline Loctin, is proud to unveil Coral, a three-dimensional paper installation. Showcased at the Eaton Centre, on the Sainte-Catherine Street level, Coral will be exhibited from August 9 to October 28. Having previously collaborated with the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Grands Ballets Canadiens, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Four Seasons, Wynwood’s Art Basel Miami fair, and Holt Renfrew, Pauline Loctin is thrilled to present her first public art installation.
Made entirely by hand, the artist spent over 4 months folding and sculpting the paper. The result is a work of 20 feet x 20 feet, comprised of more than 200 sheets. The piece pays tribute to marine life, highlighting the vulnerability of the environment and the limits of natural resources and life forms. Using paper and extensive colour research, she evokes the unique, essential biodiversity of coral reefs, which protect the ocean wildlife worldwide.
