Jacob Brideau

Le portail

Workshop with the Youth Centre

Friday 28 August 2026, at 4 PM

DesPrés | Cultural meadow — 57, rue Principale Nord, Sutton (Québec)

In this workshop, young people will be involved in every stage of the project: observing the site, respectfully collecting materials, artistic design, and creating the work. This experience will foster teamwork, creative expression, respect for the environment, and a sense of belonging to their territory.

Ephemeral by nature, Le portail will evolve over time under the effects of wind, rain, and the seasons. This transformation will remind us that nature is constantly changing and that art can exist in harmony.

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: lespotsutton.ca

Biography

Naturally curious, Jacob is first and foremost the father of 4 children. A generalist, he is interested in knowledge of the land and shares his curiosity with those around him as a youth facilitator.

Approach

This land art piece will take the form of a natural portal created with the participation of young people from the community. Made from materials gathered on site – branches, stones, leaves, and bark – it will blend harmoniously into the landscape while highlighting the richness of the territory.

Le portail will symbolize the passage between everyday space and a place of contemplation, creativity, and connection with our environment. Its structure will be made of interwoven branches forming a harmonious arch, while decorative motifs created with stones, leaves, and flowers will enrich the whole. The colours, textures, and shapes of the materials will reflect the identity of the place and the seasons.