Sitting on a limestone base is a monolithic dolomite sculpture composed of curved reliefs integrated with a centre perforated in four places. The relatively small work seems discreet and delicate in this part of Mount Royal Park, which is dominated by many large sculptures.

It is not for its dimensions that Witebsky’s sculpture stands out. Instead, the organic nature of its rounded forms creates a sense of closeness and intimacy that encourages introspection in the viewer. In addition, the piece’s sinuous silhouette exudes sensuality.

Interestingly, the sculpture was created as the result of an unforeseen event. At the last minute, it was announced that the representative from the United States would not be present at the symposium, and this gave Witebsky, who was married to participant Krishna Reddy, the opportunity to take part unofficially in the event. She was also the only female artist to participate.

Witebsky’s artwork was executed for the International Sculpture Symposium in Montréal (1964), the first time a symposium was held in North America. The goals of this concept, created a few years earlier in Europe, were to have artists create monumental sculptures in a context of encounters with the public and to provide public spaces with international-calibre artworks. Instigated by sculptor Robert Roussil, this symposium gathered 11 sculptors from nine countries and attracted more than 40,000 visitors. It was seen as one of the events that brought Québec into artistic and cultural modernity.