Jamelie Hassan
Jamelie Hassan was born in London, Ontario and continues to make it her home. Her interdisciplinary works
incorporate ceramic, painting, video, photography, text, and other media and explore personal and public
histories. Hassan has exhibited internationally since the 1970s and her works are in numerous collections
worldwide. In 2001, she received the Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts.
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Garden of Light, 2006
Installation
(night-blooming water lilies, plastic lily lights, ceramic elements)
[ selected photographs ] [ video ]
Victoria University in the University of Toronto, The Lester B. Pearson Garden for Peace and
Understanding (east of E.J. Pratt Library at 71 Queen's Park Crescent East)
[In association with Victoria University in the University of Toronto].
Garden of Light reflected on the idea of the garden, with the floating lily as a symbol of peace. The light within
the flower illuminated the water garden, interspersed with night-blooming
lilies to highlight this tranquil site, offered the visitor a place of beauty
and reflection. Ceramic texts of individual letters spelled out the word 'eventually' and were placed randomly
about the pool.
Designed by noted landscape architect Paul Ehnes, The Lester B. Pearson Garden for Peace and
Understanding provides a serene oasis commemorating
Pearson's life, work, and contribution to world peace. It is an eloquent statement of what Pearson, Canada's
fourteenth Prime Minister and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, believed in.
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