Spirales

This collective mosaic mural project was conceived under the supervision of mosaic artist Laurence Petit in effort to involve the residents of the Habitations Jeanne-Mance (HJM) in the embellishment of their home environment. Throughout two consecutive summers, the residents were invited to participate in the project by creating mosaic elements that were later integrated to the global 125 feet wide mural. More than 850 residents took part in the project — especially the elderly, young children and immigrant families, a resounding success from an intercultural and intergenerational standpoint. The residents’ contribution to the mural is also evident in the various mosaic elements that contain their old ceramic dishware
Graphic designer and illustrator Christian Robert de Massy designed the sketch used for the mural which is greatly inspired by the work of artist and architect, Hundertswasser.