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December 1, 2024 to March 10, 2025
Le Cercle Polaire: A Visual Ode to Wolves and Glaciers
Cercle polaire is a luminous, ephemeral art installation presented at Place Ville Marie. It reveals a northern landscape of glaciers, populated by its emblematic fauna, including polar bears, emperor penguins and wolves.
Presented to raise awareness of the fragility of polar ecosystems and current environmental issues, the work invites the public to reflect through an immersive artistic experience. By showcasing the majesty and vulnerability of northern wildlife, the installation prompts reflection on the impacts of climate change and invites us to take action to preserve these threatened territories. This ephemeral work offers a moment of wonder while conveying a strong message of collective responsibility.
CREDITS
Cercle polaire est une production Expérience centre-ville, présentée grâce à l’appui du gouvernement du Québec, Tourisme Montréal et Place Ville Marie. Le concept est créé par M.A.D. Collectif et dessiné par Jason Carter.
About Jason Carter
Jason Carter is an accomplished contemporary Aboriginal visual artists in Canada, renowned for his paintings and sculptures. He held a solo exhibition at the Alberta House during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, and his work is featured in prestigious private and public collections such as the Royal Alberta Museum. Carter has created permanent installations, works for art galleries, children's book illustrations, and has received commissions from renowned institutions. Additionally, his artistic achievements extend to public murals, including those at Amiskwaskahegan (Beaver Hills Park) and the LRT/SOUTH expansion beautification project. Jason Carter has been honored with awards such as "Emerging Artist of the Year" at the Mayor’s Evening of the Arts in Edmonton and was included in Avenue
Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40. He is represented by leading galleries and continues to create captivating works while remaining connected to his Little Red River Cree Nation.
About M.A.D. Collectif
More than just a studio, the M.A.D. Collectif is a veritable catalyst for creativity. For nearly 25 years, this Montreal-based has been imagining and creating unique fashion, art, music and entertainment. entertainment. From the renowned M.A.D. Festival to corporateprojects, each of the collective's initiatives to stimulate the imagination and create unforgettable unforgettable moments.
Cercle polaire is a luminous, ephemeral art installation presented at Place Ville Marie. It reveals a northern landscape of glaciers, populated by its emblematic fauna, including polar bears, emperor penguins and wolves.
Presented to raise awareness of the fragility of polar ecosystems and current environmental issues, the work invites the public to reflect through an immersive artistic experience. By showcasing the majesty and vulnerability of northern wildlife, the installation prompts reflection on the impacts of climate change and invites us to take action to preserve these threatened territories. This ephemeral work offers a moment of wonder while conveying a strong message of collective responsibility.
CREDITS
Cercle polaire est une production Expérience centre-ville, présentée grâce à l’appui du gouvernement du Québec, Tourisme Montréal et Place Ville Marie. Le concept est créé par M.A.D. Collectif et dessiné par Jason Carter.
About Jason Carter
Jason Carter is an accomplished contemporary Aboriginal visual artists in Canada, renowned for his paintings and sculptures. He held a solo exhibition at the Alberta House during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, and his work is featured in prestigious private and public collections such as the Royal Alberta Museum. Carter has created permanent installations, works for art galleries, children's book illustrations, and has received commissions from renowned institutions. Additionally, his artistic achievements extend to public murals, including those at Amiskwaskahegan (Beaver Hills Park) and the LRT/SOUTH expansion beautification project. Jason Carter has been honored with awards such as "Emerging Artist of the Year" at the Mayor’s Evening of the Arts in Edmonton and was included in Avenue
Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40. He is represented by leading galleries and continues to create captivating works while remaining connected to his Little Red River Cree Nation.
About M.A.D. Collectif
More than just a studio, the M.A.D. Collectif is a veritable catalyst for creativity. For nearly 25 years, this Montreal-based has been imagining and creating unique fashion, art, music and entertainment. entertainment. From the renowned M.A.D. Festival to corporateprojects, each of the collective's initiatives to stimulate the imagination and create unforgettable unforgettable moments.
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