About
The mural “Métamorphosis” offers a visual interpretation of the transformation of the Livart art center: that of a former rectory reinvented as a space for creation, exhibition, and community gathering.
Caroline Monnet’s composition draws inspiration from traditional Anishinaabeg motifs, whose geometric forms have, for generations, carried narratives related to belonging, transmission, and the relationship to the land. Reinterpreted through a contemporary language, these motifs become an organic, ever-evolving structure. Their fractal unfolding evokes the cycles of life and human networks: cells multiplying, forms taking root, flowers blooming, a city transforming, and communities growing through the strength of their bonds.
The composition follows an upward movement, suggesting both a physical and symbolic ascent. The color palette complements this trajectory. Brown tones anchor the work in the materiality of the original building—wood, stone, earth—and recall its historical foundations. The greens evoke growth, regeneration, and the emergence of a vibrant artistic ecosystem. The blues open up a space for contemplation, imagination, and creative freedom. The reds and oranges, meanwhile, infuse the work with vibrant energy, evoking creation in motion, the radiance of the place, and the unifying role that the Livart plays at the heart of its neighborhood.
“Metamorphosis” does not merely tell the story of an architectural transformation. It bears witness to how places evolve when they are inhabited, shared, and embraced by a community. Through the dialogue between architecture, contemporary culture, and Anishinaabe heritage, this mural affirms that a place reveals its full richness when it becomes a space for connection—a meeting ground where stories circulate, transform, and continue to grow.
Produced by the MU artistic team: Julien Sicre, Béatrice Bloomfield, and Ilana Pichon
Muralist assistants: Julian Palma, Zoë Gelfant, and Jeanne Bertoux
