Consider the essence of time. Here at the Site/Interlude Installation, time and progression take physical form. This artwork by David Moore invites you to reflect.
Site/Interlude consists of five steel structures. Each one is shaped like gigantic legs and filled with stones. The legs stand beside a path on the shore with their backs to the river. They are spaced evenly apart. The entire grouping stretches over 85 meters.
To fully experience Site/Interlude, viewers must walk the path. This is key to understanding the work. The distribution of the legs and the distances between them make you walk. The act of walking takes time. The repetition of the leg form mirrors the steps needed to move forward. These legs serve as waymarks. They mark a passage that becomes a metaphor for time’s passage.
David Moore found inspiration during his travels in Greece. He noticed that legs and feet often remained as vestiges of ancient statues at archeological sites. He saw the lower limbs as symbols of support. They ground human beings connecting them to terrestrial energies.
Site/Interlude was first presented at a symposium. This event occurred during the 2nd Salon international de la sculpture extérieure de Montréal in 1994. It was initially displayed in the Old Port of Montréal. Later in 1994, the artwork was moved. It was installed in its current location in Lachine.
David Moore himself has an interesting background. Born in Dublin, he moved to Montréal in his early twenties. He graduated from the École des beaux-arts de Montréal. He also holds a master’s degree in art education from Concordia University. He taught there from 1970 to 2006.
Moore’s work has been featured in numerous exhibitions. These shows have taken place in Canada, the United States, and Europe. The Musée d’art contemporain des Laurentides held a retrospective of his work. This exhibition titled Architecturer l’absence ran from November 11, 2007, to January 6, 2008. Moore has also created other public art projects. One example is aLomph aBram. This imposing artwork was installed in the turret of the Pavillon Charles-Baillairgé at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec in 1991.
As you continue your walk along the path, consider the journey of Site/Interlude. Think about David Moore’s inspirations and his artistic journey. The Site/Interlude Installation invites contemplation. Let the passage of time guide your thoughts as you move through this thought-provoking artwork.