Movements in water exhibition at C.I.EAU

Laval, September 4, 2025
For immediate release

C.I.EAU UNVEILS THE EXHIBITION MOUVEMENTS DANS L'EAU BY HÉLÈNE DÉRY

A poetic contemplation of the movement of water through shapes, lines and light

From September 19 to November 30, 2025, the Centre d'interprétation de l'eau (C.I.EAU) will present Mouvements dans l'eau, a series of works by professional artist Hélène Déry, aka Hédé.

Set up in the Salle André-Perrault, this exhibition highlights the dialogue between water, memory and artistic creation, through linocuts, monotypes and woodcuts.

Through her prints, the artist reveals the beauty of foam lines, waves, bubbles and reflections, inspired by nature and the rhythm of jazz. "Water is always in motion, like the passage of time. It can be clear and transparent, or dark and mysterious like a mirror," explains Hédé.

The exhibition offers an artistic and poetic plunge into the world of water. It invites the public to reflect on both its vital nature and its capacity to inspire creation. The works on display will also be available for purchase directly from the artist.

C.I.EAU invites the media, partners and special guests to preview the Mouvements dans l'eau exhibition at an opening reception on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

Upon reservation, participants will be able to chat with artist Hélène Déry and admire her works in a convivial atmosphere. Guests will also be offered a tour of the C.I.EAU permanent exhibition.

Program :
5:00 pm: Welcome
5:15pm: Opening remarks
5:30 p.m.: Unveiling in Salle André-Perrault

AQUAGRAPHY WORKSHOP
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, Hélène Déry will host AquaGraphie, a woodcutting workshop for the public! During this collaborative activity, the artist will guide participants through the printing of a woodcut plate, offering a hands-on, interactive experience. The print will then be photographed and exhibited in the C.I.EAU museum showroom for the remainder of the temporary exhibition's run until November 30, 2025.

Date: September 27, 2025
Schedule: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Fee: Free (registration required for workshop)
Location : At C.I.EAU : 12 Rue Hotte, Laval, QC H7L 2R3

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

Visitors will have the opportunity to discover the diversity of techniques used by Hédé, including monotype, linocut and woodcut, and to observe how each technique translates the movement of water differently. The experience combines observation and participation, linking the contemplation of the works in the exhibition with the action of creating one's own etching, giving visitors a concrete understanding of artistic work and the materiality of printmaking.

Accompanied by our enthusiastic animators, visitors can take part in interactive laboratory workshops!

Participants can stay until 5 p.m. to complete their experience with a self-guided tour of the water trail, from river to river, and the temporary exhibition Mouvements dans l'eau at the C.I.EAU.

About the artist

For years, Hélène Déry, aka Hédé, has been exploring the movements of water and the memory of landscapes through engraving and printmaking. Inspired by nature and the rhythm of life, her work combines monotypes, linocuts and woodcuts to create unique works that capture the fluidity and beauty of water. Her creations have been exhibited at international festivals, galleries and museums in Canada, Europe, Asia and South America.

To find out more about her creations, contact the artist

Professional artist member of CULTURE MONTÉRÉGIE
Email: [email protected]
Website : https://helenederyhede.odexpo.com
Artist details : https://artistesduquebec.ca/dery-helene

About the Water Interpretation Centre

The C.I.EAU is a unique and unmissable venue in the field of water in Quebec. Located inside the Sainte-Rose drinking water station in Laval, this charitable organization's mission is to promote the protection and responsible use of water. It accomplishes this mission through its permanent exhibition, Lab'eau educational program and other activities. The C.I.EAU is aimed at a public curious to learn more about the wonderful resource that is water.

Written by :
Lina Aarab

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