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In parallel with the exhibition *[En places et lieux](https://www.drac.ca/en/exhibitions/en-places-et-lieux)* at DRAC, Lucie Rocher presents a site-specific photographic installation at the Bibliothèque publique de Drummondville. *Mise en pièces* is a series of photograms made with a defective hard drive, which was dismantled and used as an object in each composition.  
  
In 2017, the artist suffered a major breakdown on her hard disk—compromising an upcoming exhibition at the Maison de la culture Jeanine-Sutto. In a gesture of incomprehension, she dismantled the drive in order to analyze how it worked—since it’s an integral part of her daily life and essential to archiving her practice. Each screw, plastic element and label inside the disc were dismantled and laid down on photosensitive paper in the darkroom to create some fifty unique compositions. The installation presented at the public library reveals nine of these large-format compositions (in positive and negative form)—which were digitized and re-photographed for the occasion. “A library is first and foremost a place for preserving and archiving knowledge, and it seemed to me that this fully echoed the subject of this series of photograms”, explains Lucie Rocher of her installation.


About

To learn more about the *Mise en pièces* installation and Lucie Rocher's photographic practice, we invite you to listen to the [podcast](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maisondesartsdrummondvill/episodes/DRAC---Mise-en-pices---Entrevue-Lucie-Rocher-e2mabrm) produced as part of the project (10 minutes long).   
  
Please note that the podcast is available in French only.

Podcast

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Lucie Rocher

En places et lieux

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4 p.m.

Discussion Lucie Rocher

Events

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Entente de développement culturel de la Ville de Drummondville

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Opening reception September 7, 2024 - 3:30 p.m.

Mise en pièces

As part of the season launch, DRAC is organizing an open house on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m. to showcase our creative workshops. It's the perfect time to experiment with three artistic mediums at your own pace, free of charge, and to visit our current exhibition.  
  
Workshops are open to all: families, children, adults and seniors. The workshops will run all afternoon in a continuous format. This way, you can experiment with the three mediums offered at your own pace.

Offered workshops
- Cyanotype
- Engraving and etching
- Drawing with acrylic pencils  
 
A DRAC mediator will also be on hand to present the exhibition [En places et lieux](https://www.drac.ca/en/exhibitions/en-places-et-lieux) from artist Lucie Rocher.  

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1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

2024 Open house day 

In the workshop *Bleu avec le Temps*, participants will discover the cyanotype—an ancient monochromatic printing process that involves exposing a negative original to sunlight for an extended period of time. The workshop offers a deep exploration of the colour blue, its transformative properties across time, and its connection to the subject of exile.  
  
In keeping with [Berirouche Feddal](https://www.berirouchefeddal.com/)’s art practice, the workshop draws inspiration from notions of remembrance, roots, family, memory, and heritage.

Limited spaces available, registration required (starting mid-september).  
  
This project is made possible by the Entente de développement culturel de la Ville de Drummondville and the Fonds culturel de la MRC Drummond.

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6:30 p.m.

Discussion Berirouche Feddal

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Berirouche Feddal

Bleu avec le Temps

As part of the workshop *Bleu avec le Temps*, emerging artist [Berirouche Feddal](https://www.berirouchefeddal.com/) will discuss his art process and practice.  
  
This discussion is presented as part of the Entente de développement culturel de la Ville de Drummondville and the Fonds culturel de la MRC Drummond.


DRAC presents a series of intimate discussions with the centre’s artists, curators, and collaborators. Lasting one hour, these discussions are intended for art lovers of all ages.  
  
Access to the discussions is free, but registration is required for some.

Discussion series

Entente de développement culturel - Ville de Drummondville

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Discussion about the exhibition *Entrelacements : rencontres du regard* with artist [Mikaël Lepage](https://www.mikaellepage.com/) and curator Camille T. Caron.  
  
Advance registration is not required.

Discussions series

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Damien Ajavon & Mikaël Lepage

Entrelacements : rencontres du regard

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3:30 p.m.

Discussion Mikaël Lepage & Camille T. Caron

What is the gallerist’s role? What is the nature of the artist/gallerist relationship? Why show in commercial galleries? These are some of the questions that will be addressed by Émilie Grandmont Bérubé, Director of Art, Culture, and Library Services at the Ville de Drummondville and an expert in the art market.  
  
Advance registration is required (opening in January 2025).
  
This discussion is presented in collaboration with Culture Centre-du-Québec.

DRAC presents a series of intimate discussions with the centre’s artists, curators, and collaborators. Lasting one hour, these discussions are intended for art lovers of all ages.  
  
Access to the discussions is free but registration is required for some.

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Émilie Grandmont Bérubé

Discussion The Gallery's Role

As part of the exhibition *Le temps solidifié*, artist [Louis-Charles Dionne](https://www.louischarlesdionne.com/) will discuss his art process and practice. 
  
Registration required (available on April 2025).

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Louis-Charles Dionne

Le temps solidifié

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Discussion Louis-Charles Dionne

Who is this other whose consciousness has been separated from his body, whose blood and teeth we fear? [Sarah Chouinard-Poirier](https://sarahchouinard-poirier.blogspot.com/) presents a new performance inspired by the imaginary of the zombie, where popular culture and situated knowledge meet. The artist interrogates the fear of the other, drawing on their community and activist work with people who use drugs.  
  
Through humour, research and embodiment, Chouinard-Poirier attempts to bring into friction the biopolitical theories of the undead and social hygiene justifying the regulation of substances and bodies. The artist thus invites us to observe the separation between the *human* and the *less-than-human*.  
  
This performance is presented in collaboration with the Centre d'art et de diffusion CLARK.

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2:30 p.m.

Discussion Sarah Chouinard-Poirier

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Judith

Following the presentation of the artist’s performance, discussion with Sarah Chouinard-Poirier about their artistic approach and professional career.  
  
Advance registration not required.

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DRAC is currently closed for the installation of the exhibition [En places et lieux](https://www.drac.ca/en/exhibitions/en-places-et-lieux) from Lucie Rocher. The opening reception will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 2 p.m.  
  
We look forward to welcoming you,  
  
The DRAC team

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