Inukshuks On The Ottawa River
Remic Rapids, on the Ottawa River, is home to an original artistic project: the “art of balance”, by local artist John Ceprano.
Every year, John creates beautiful sculptures, placing stones one of top of the other. They are similar to the traditional Inuit symbols: the inukshuks. And every year, as the water rises and winter begins, the ice naturally dismantles the art.
Everything is perfectly balanced, and no tool is used to create the sculptures. Pretty unique, isn’t it?
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[…] A year ago, I stumbled upon this magical place, by the Ottawa River, where John Ceprano is working on the art of balance. Last year’s work has probably been dismantled naturally during the winter, but the sculptures currently on display just blew my mind. They are taller, bigger, and there are dozens of them. […]
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It’s indeed very unique…how did he put them together? With super glue?
this is interesting. i love how artistic they can be… people here are so boring that i don’t think i’ll have the chance to see them doing these artworks in public, lol!
Unique and starkly beautiful.
Try making one. We have — at the cottage.
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Absolutely love it.
Hope you’re enjoying your Summer Zhu
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I have heard about this but not seen it. Your photos answer all my questions. I like the idea that the art represents temporary beauty. Everything, even our lives are temporary.
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