Lot 77: Jean-Paul Armand Mousseau 1927 - 1991 Canadian

Jean-Paul Armand Mousseau 1927 - 1991 Canadian fibreglass and coloured resin light fixture Suspended Lamp 31 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 7 inches 79.4 x 19 x 17.8 centimeters signed and dated 1964 Provenance:Acquired directly from the Artist By descent to the present Private Collection, Quebec Jean-Paul Mousseau was a signatory to the influential Refus global manifesto in 1948. However, it was his later experimentation with various mediums - ceramics, lighting materials, painted fabric and architecture, among others - that solidified his artistic importance in Montreal. Throughout his diverse projects, Mousseau focused on assimilating his artwork into the surrounding environment and being a part of the generation of a communal visual culture in Montreal. He was particularly talented with fibreglass, which led to developing commissions for Hydro-Québec, the Montreal Star newspaper and the Drummondville courthouse in the 1960s. Suspended Lamp is from this productive period and is an excellent example of his skill in the fibreglass medium. This luminous piece was designed to be integrated into its environment, yet still function as a working light fixture, thus allowing the viewer to interact with the work. Suspended Lamp is a merger of technical and aesthetic merits, and not only exemplifies Mousseau's important role as an innovator, but also reflects his distinct contribution to the art and architecture of Montreal.