A new giant work is taking over the capital until May 21, 2024: “The Tree of a Thousand Voices” by Daniel Hourdé.
After having left his mark emblematic places such as the Pont des Arts, the Chapelle de la Salpêtrière, the Quai de Conti or the Museo de la Cancilleria in Mexico… The French artist Daniel Hourde invites us to discover his latest monumental work: “The Tree of a Thousand Voices”.
Now located on the Carousel Bridge, this tree, about ten meters high and made up of multiple books whose pages fly away embodies strength as well as vitality. Furthermore, the golden reflection of the moving elements captured by the wind, illuminated by the sun's rays, evokes a promise of hope. Recurring theme in the work of Daniel Hourdé.
The tree of a thousand voices: the incarnation of strength and life
According to Daniel Hourdé, the tree has always symbolized strength and vitality. Its representation evokes fertility as well as the power of nature. Its sturdy roots and trunk support ephemeral foliage, and over time its beauty strengthens, affirming its grandeur. Much more imposing than the reed, the tree now embodies thought, thus becoming the vibrant standard of wisdom.
It also represents freedom of speech, symbolized by a multitude of stacked books, whose steel leaves shimmer and tremble. Furthermore, their movement evokes the fragility of ideas in the face of dogmatism. And each year, their renewal recalls the incessant journey of ideas, messengers of a promising future. These themes of hope, imbalance and obsolescence, revealed by the play of mirrors, are recurring motifs in the work of Daniel Hourdé. Don't miss this opportunity to discover this sublime work on the Carousel Bridge !
Pont du Carrousel – Pont du Carrousel, 75001 Paris
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