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We are taking advantage of the recent release of a work of art by a proficient Outaouais artist to give you a brief profile of the artist and his work. F, an exceptional work of art from Stéphane- Albert Boulais, is the culmination of more than 40 years of creation.First, a word about the artist. Stéphane-Albert Boulais, a 61 years old artist, showcases his love forhis region, the Outaouais, in his abundant writings. He made his living, for the most part, by teaching film at the CÉGEP de l’Outaouais. His passion for words made him a novelist, author-composer, essayist, poet, story teller, publisher and even an actor. His written works include the novels Je t’aime, Abigail ! and Le sablier du Grand Zor, as well as the Appartment numerous tales Studio, in the impressive series in Blisse, photo: titles Ryoto that Aokianyone familiar with the literary reality of the Outaouais will recognize. Now Stéphane-Albert Boulais is drawing from his entire wealth of artistic experience to offer us a work of art that sets itself apart by its boldness and originality. Simply put, F is an audio book, but to hold to such a description would be to show disrespect. Yes, there is a book and an album, but it is so much more than that. To quote the author: [translation] “F is a literary, musical and visual triptych.” There are three parts; first, a futuristic tale, La houleuse princesse de Gatineau-La-Grande [the tumultuous princess of Gatineau-La- Grande], which takes us to the year 2049 in what the author’s fertile imagination sees as the new city of Gatineau; the envy of the residents of the other side of the river. It is a story of love between a young artist and a princess. The second part - or the central panel - Le secret de F [the secret of F] - is made up of 14 songs. Thus, the album. The last part, Saulerie, is an intimate poetic journal: 30 days of summer in the country of Blisse. The visual element of the work is made up of three paintings, or icons, of the artist Louis Godbout. With F, Stéphane-Albert Boulais fulfils, among other things, the great dream of recording an album of his songs. He acknowledges that music is his first love, one that he has neglected a bit since his young college years. But F is also a culmination, a synthesis of the artist that he is; the expression of his passion for literature and music; a summary of his life and of his conception of love. He proudly states that F represents an important moment in his life. A project of this scale does not come about without a lot of work and financial support. It is interesting to note that the author called on a number of sponsors, the most significant of which are the MRC (Regional County Municipality) Haute Gatineau and the city of Gatineau, which adds to the originality of the approach. Stéphane-Albert Boulais may have created a synthesis work, but that does not mean that we have heard the last of him; his passion will continue to provide him with numerous ideas and projects. By Denis St-Jules 12 ARTSOE.CA F, Courtesy of Stéphane - Albert Boulais, Paintings by Louis Godbout
v New Organizations Nestled in the heart of beautiful downtown Ottawa, the annual TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival attracts scores of music fans to Confederation Park. There are also other convenient venues to enjoy some of the most celebrated jazz artists. For more than 30 years, the Festival has presented some of the most dynamic jazz superstars, such as Herbie Hancock, Dave Brubeck, Roy Haynes, Toots Thielemans, Wynton Marsalis, Smokey Robinson, Diana Krall and many, many more. Join us for the 31st edition of the Jazz Festival from June 23 to July 3, 2011. Enjoy all the benefits by becoming a member. CARIVIBE is an annual celebration of Caribbean culture in theNation’s Capital. It offers a diverse array of tropical rhythms, cuisine, carnival and culture. Over the years, CARIVIBE has grown into the largest Caribbean event on the local calendar. It provides a forum for education, community togetherness and cultural pride. As Ottawa’s cultural community continually grows, CARIVIBE believes it is important to provide a place where the community can participate in multicultural celebrations and events. CARIVIBE is dedicated to providing cross-cultural understanding, acceptance and interaction between peoples of diverse nationalities and heritage through the celebration of art and music. The Crichton Cultural Community Centre (CCCC) is a not-forprofit, charitable organization that was established 10 years ago to save the historic Crichton School building in New Edinburg and develop it into a dynamic artistic and regional community hub. It provides a broad range of community and cultural programmes, events and activities for people of all ages, interests and backgrounds. It also includes a music studio and four artists’ studios which are the home base of 16 members of the MainWorks Artists’ Co-operative. The CCCC welcomes communities from across the region and encourages the engagement of both professional and amateur community-based artists. Every year, the Ottawa International Children’s Festival holds a five-day extravaganza of the finest quality theatre, dance and music for young audiences in the community. The group creates programs for children of all ages, focused on enriching the school curriculum and promoting the arts as an integral part of children’s education. They have hosted performers from Brazil, China, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Holland, Kenya, Korea and Peru, as well as artists from across Canada. The 2011 Festival runs from June 1 – June 5 and marks the group’s 26th year as one of Ontario’s only festivals dedicated to presenting the performing arts for young people, their families, and their educators. Come explore this wonderful world of excitement, imagination, and innovation. Discover the world at your doorstep! ARTNEWS DECEMBER 2010 13
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