Lea Vivot facts for kids

Lea Vivot is a talented artist from Canada who was born in a country called Czechoslovakia in 1948. She is famous for making amazing sculptures, which are like 3D artworks you can walk around and touch! Lea also enjoys drawing and making prints.

Lea studied art in many different places around the world. She went to the Ontario College of Art in Toronto, Canada. She also learned art in Prague (which was in Czechoslovakia), Milan, Italy, and New York City, United States.

Her sculptures are usually bigger than real life. They often show people, like families, couples, mothers, and children. Lea's art often focuses on human feelings and connections. A special thing about her sculptures is that many of them include benches. These benches have become her unique artistic signature!

Lea Vivot's Famous Sculptures

Lea Vivot has created many well-known sculptures that can be found in public places. Her art often invites people to sit, think, and connect with the artwork.

Sculptures Honoring Important People

• After the passing of a Canadian political leader named Jack Layton, Lea Vivot announced she would create three public statues of him. These statues were planned for Toronto, Ottawa, and his hometown of Hudson, Quebec.
• She also created a sculpture of Tommy Douglas in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Tommy Douglas was a very important person in Canadian history.

Benches That Tell Stories

Lea Vivot is especially famous for her sculptures that include benches. These benches are not just for sitting; they are part of the artwork itself!

• The Secret Bench of Knowledge: This famous sculpture is located at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa. It shows children reading and sharing secrets on a bench. It reminds us how important books and learning are.
• Endless Bench: You can find this sculpture in front of Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. It is a long, winding bench that represents continuous support and care.
• Le banc des amoureux: This sculpture, which means "The Lovers' Bench," is in the Montreal Botanical Garden in Montreal. It shows a couple sitting together, celebrating love and connection.
• Le banc du secret: Another "Secret Bench" sculpture, this one is located at 2001 McGill College in Montreal.
• Joy Of Life: Created in 1983, this sculpture is in Montreal at 1434 Sherbrooke Ave. West. It celebrates happiness and vitality.
• The Bench of Vice: This sculpture, also known as Lavička neřesti in Czech, is located in Prague. It shows figures interacting on a bench, exploring different human behaviors.

Gallery

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  Lea Vivot's The Secret Bench of Knowledge (Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa)