A well-known figure on the local and international scene, Diane Landry is recognized for her performances, kinetic installations and optical devices. Her work is based on the repurposing of recycled everyday objects, diverted from their utilitarian function. This book is an invitation to discover Diane Landry’s poetic and conceptual universe, in which the notion of time plays a central role. It highlights several of her major bodies of work, as well as new works presented at VOX, centre de l’image contemporaine in 2023.
Dominique Sirois-Rouleau’s text analyzes recurring themes in the artist’s practice, associating them with the workings of cinematic language. Marie J. Jean’s essay reveals how various temporalities emerge unexpectedly in Diane Landry’s work. The book’s rich visual section illustrates the artist’s creativity through a selection of recent and emblematic works, while the biobibliography compiled by Claudine Roger offers an overview of the biographical milestones and critical viewpoints that have marked her artistic career.
