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THE BALANCED ROCK SCULPTURE
 PROJECT




RREMIC RAPIDS PARK_1986-2025




 

Origins and inspirations:


The day I came upon the site in 1986, I was searching for a quiet space by the river. 

When I came upon the site, I immediately realized I came upon a "Power Spot".


A 'Power Spot' is a place which offers peace, energy, and inspiration. 

I knew finding a "Power Spot" was that it is both a gift, and a responsibility. A gift of the earth's energy, and an obligation to that energy.

Once the river began to recede, the rocks began to arise. I had not experience working with rocks, but balance was something I always pursued.

 

It was quite amazing to see the flat terraced riverbed surface, with an infinite collection of geometric shapes of all sizes sizes, both smooth and textured. At first I thought it had to have been a quarry because the lines carved into the riverbed are  straight and long. 

The riverbed is about 500 million year old.  The round 1 billion year old round rocks were deposited there by the glaciers. The contrasting forms, created a balance between smooth and the heavily textured surfaces.




The balance of rocks was influenced by Taoism, Physics, and a quiet passion for equanimity.
I researched Indigenous cultures and learned about Shamanism.  The Fine art study and art history knowledge provided a large vocabulary to now be manifested  with rocks balanced in nature. 
                  


 

Each year's project has a theme, and tells a story. Each theme is related to influences of the moment, or a story inspired by others. 

 

The project has been sponsored & funded since 2000, by Canada's  National Capital Commission, responsible for the management of public spaces.

 

 

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In 2022, Cemil Alyanak, Vice-President of 'Risk Sciences International' (RSI), produced the following video and  interview.
 

   "EQUILIBRIUM"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpPjixFc5Y4&t=2s

 

 

  

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The site and the region is unceded Anishinaabe-Algonquin territory, and has never been formally transferred to Canada.

  

 


All work is under copyright 

with COVA
"Copyright Visual Arts"
 https://cova-daav.ca/en/




 

 

 

 

 

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