Tracerya work by artist Giorgia Volpe inspired by Ukrainian traditions, was inaugurated on Friday at Ukraine Park, in the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie borough, in Montreal.
It was designed after a citizen consultation with the Ukrainian community in the neighborhood, according to the city. It was inaugurated in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The creation, which consists of an interlacing of ribbons deployed in the manner of an open weave, is inspired by the shape of Pysanka. It is a traditional Easter egg decorated with symbols and signs and the meaning of the name write.
With its traditional bas-relief motif, Tracery evokes the notion of DNA identity through symbolism and unified vessel of Ukrainian culture in Montrealsaid artist Giorgia Volpe in a statement.
Its dynamic and open shape exposes us to a continuous movement of connection and crossing that allows us to combine the past with the present.he added.
At the inauguration ofTracerythe City of Montreal said it wanted to contribute to recognizing the presence and cultural contribution of the Ukrainian community within the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie borough since the 19th century.
Giorgia Volpe powerfully reminds us that public art has the power to unite communities and engage people in public life in the municipality. […] The city gates are always open to the Ukrainian people said the mayor of Montreal, Valérie Plante, via press release.
Montréal has more than 360 works of art in its public spaces and in its municipal buildings. The oldest date is from 1809.
Source: Radio-Canada
