At night I look out and see lights glowing from hundreds of windows. I also see those seeking shelter on the streets with no place to call home. In these difficult times, we are all seeking a light in the dark, a glowing and warm window into the future. Much like the northern map turtle whose natural habitat — the Saint Lawrence River — is becoming increasingly inhabitable, many lives are now precarious and uncertain. A Turtle Takes Flight is a giant lantern puppet that seeks to carry our dreams towards a future that is brighter for every living creature.
Shell Dimensions: 130 cm (length), 80 cm (width), 48 cm (height) Made from reed, zip ties, LED lights, and recycled fabric.
Presented at 8e édition du OUF! festival OFF Casteliers, Montréal (QC) 2021 and 5e édition de Le FAR Festival des arts de ruelle 2021.
