Waves

About Waves

This contemporary monumental outdoor metal sculpture is by Jean-Pierre Morin.

The unique dynamic sculptures of Jean-Pierre Morin—a revered figure in the Quebec art world are inspired by nature. This stunning outdoor sculpture hand forged from aluminum is built from thick ovals of highly polished metal stacked at different angles. The elegant cylindrical form suggests motion and the choice of material reflects light accentuating its shape. Morin has been called the ‘light sculptor’ as his work often considers the powerful effect of natural light.

“I like to do simple shapes; I mean shapes looking very simple. So, but it's very difficult to do. So what I tried to do is make a shape, which is not very formal. And this shape is for me a kind of essence of life.” Jean-Pierre Morin

“Jean-Pierre Morin has developed art that is simple, original and very poetic. He inhabits the four elements; water, earth, fire and he sculpts the wind.” Isabelle De Mévius, Artistic Director, La Poste Gallery, Montreal

Jean-Pierre Morin was born in Saint-Anseime de Dorchester, Quebec in 1951. After three years of attending the Saint-Jean-Port-Joli Sculpture School, he completed his studies with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Laval University in Quebec and a Master of Fine Arts, sculpture option, from Concordia University in Montreal. Morin has taught visual arts and both the University and College levels for twenty years. He has exhibited in both solo and group exhibitions in Canada, the US, France, Germany and Spain.