L’air du tempsPhillip Andrew Hedley AdamsNone

Continuing along the theme of the four seasons found in the four murals produced at the Jeanne-Mance Housing Complex (visible from de Maisonneuve Blvd. East), MU has begun a new series on the theme of the four elements (air, water, earth and fire). This first mural of the series, produced by Phillip Adams, evokes the theme of air by playing with perspectives: the dominating sky causes the building to melt into its environment. The lower part of the work is an historical allusion to the neighbourhood’s architecture prior to the construction of the Jeanne-Mance Housing Complex, in 1958. A partnership with the Centre of Montreal History allowed the artist to use period photographs as inspiration to recreate the urban landscape of the past, in both a fictional and hyper-realistic fashion, allowing him to play with perspectives as well. The presence of the orange cones at the bottom of the mural adds a contemporary touch and contributes to identifying the site and its history at the heart of downtown Montreal.

Phillip Andrew Hedley Adams (1939 –)

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About this artwork

Title: L’air du temps
Artist: Phillip Andrew Hedley Adams
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: MU
Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
Color intensity: Balanced

Questions & Answers

Which palette and lead color define "L’air du temps"?

"L’air du temps" by Phillip Andrew Hedley Adams uses a neutrals palette, with white (#eaf2f8) as the dominant color.

Where is "L’air du temps" by Phillip Andrew Hedley Adams on display today?

"L’air du temps" by Phillip Andrew Hedley Adams is on display at the MU, Montreal, Canada. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

Which artist is "L’air du temps" attributed to?

The artist behind "L’air du temps" is Phillip Andrew Hedley Adams. The work is catalogued under Phillip Andrew Hedley Adams's name.

Toward which tone does "L’air du temps" lean?

The dominant hue of "L’air du temps" by Phillip Andrew Hedley Adams is green to violet spectrum. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.

How harmonious are the colors of "L’air du temps" by Phillip Andrew Hedley Adams?

The colors of "L’air du temps" by Phillip Andrew Hedley Adams show a softly mixed palette harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.

Is "L’air du temps" by Phillip Andrew Hedley Adams in the public domain?

The copyright answer for "L’air du temps" by Phillip Andrew Hedley Adams: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Are the colors of "L’air du temps" by Phillip Andrew Hedley Adams saturated or muted?

The colors of "L’air du temps" by Phillip Andrew Hedley Adams have a subtle color saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.