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Myths
and Legends of the World Spectacular
plant “sculptures” up to 10 metres high! National Post Travel Section • Saturday,
August 23, 2003 This third juried exposition focuses on 61 breathtaking presentations from some 70 cities and organizations from 35 countries. It showcases the imaginary realms of the planet’s greatest civilizations, through “Myths and Legends of the World”
Dates:
daily until October 6, 2003 from 9am to dusk Synopsis: Up
to 15,000 people a day are lining up to visit what may well be Canada’s
most unique exhibition. Located in Montreal’s picturesque Old Port along
the Lachine Canal, Mosaiculture International features over 150 of
spectacular, colourful, living plant sculptures, some up to +10 meters
high, guaranteed to take your breath away.
The
world’s first international mosaiculture exhibition and competition was
held in Montreal in 2000. The word “mosaiculture” was first used in
Lyons, France in 1878 to describe colourful floral designs made from
annuals. In fact, two-dimensional horticultural art can be traced back to
the flowerbeds of the 16th century when various plants were used to create
different motifs, shapes and images. By
1890’s, a new three-dimensional art form began to evolve. Plants
replaced paint in terms of colour, design and texture. From sculpture came
the concept of a three-dimensional structure. Hollow wire and/or
metal-framed structures were filled with sphagnum moss. Finally and most
important, there is the horticulture element - the choice of flowers and
plants used to fill the “canvass.” Blossoming in the right
environment, they transformed the works into living pieces of artwork.
While
some of the sculptures will make you smile, this triennial competition is
taken very seriously. Results from the jury composed of experts from
around the world will be announced in October. Visitors are also
encouraged to vote on the “people’s choice” award. There
is a wealth of activities from daily gardening workshops and special
guided tours to special country theme events. This week’s cultural days
are India (25th), Russia (26th), Greece (29th)
and Barcelona over the long weekend. The exhibition is open from 9 am to
dusk daily. For information call 1-888-868-9999 or visit their website at http://www.mosaiculture.ca To see the site map click
here Images are taken
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