Patrick Bérubé's AI Forest Meets Mycelium at Plein Sud in Longueuil
From September 19 to December 20, 2026, the Plein Sud Art Center in Longueuil, Quebec, will showcase "Et ainsi de suite… (And So On…)" by Patrick Bérubé. This exhibition marks the conclusion of the Echo/System trilogy, which began with shows at the Kamouraska Art Center in 2024 and continued at the Joliette Art Museum in 2026. The highlight of the display is an AI-generated tracking shot on a large LED screen, complemented by sculptures made of mycelium and copper, an engraved acrylic panel, and 3D-printed components on a green carpet. The work delves into themes of memory and networks, reflecting on our connections with ecosystems and the passage of time. Bérubé, a master's graduate from Université du Québec à Montréal, has exhibited globally and is affiliated with the Centre d'art et de diffusion Clark.
Key facts
- Patrick Bérubé's "Et ainsi de suite… (And So On…)" is on view at Plein Sud Art Center in Longueuil, Quebec, from September 19 to December 20, 2026.
- The exhibition is the third and final part of the Echo/System trilogy, following shows at Kamouraska Art Center (2024) and the Joliette Art Museum (2026).
- The centerpiece is an AI-generated tracking shot through a forest, shown on a large translucent metallic LED screen suspended in the room.
- Sculptures of mycelium and copper, an engraved acrylic panel, and 3D-printed elements are displayed on a green carpet that references cinema green screens.
- The exhibition text connects the green floor to film set compositing and explores figure/ground, simulation, and perception.
- Patrick Bérubé holds a master's degree in visual and media arts from the Université du Québec à Montréal (2005) and has exhibited in New York, Berlin, London, and Luxembourg.
- Plein Sud Art Center is located at 150 De Gentilly E., room D-0626, Longueuil, QC J4H 4A9, on the premises of Cégep Édouard-Montpetit.
- Exhibition hours are Tuesday and Saturday 10 AM–5 PM, and Wednesday to Friday 10 AM–9 PM; photography by Guy L'Heureux, courtesy of the artist.
Entities
Artists
- Patrick Bérubé
- Guy L'Heureux
Institutions
- Plein Sud Art Center
- Kamouraska Art Center
- Joliette Art Museum
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- Centre d'art et de diffusion Clark
- Cégep Édouard-Montpetit
- Catapult Contemporary
Locations
- Longueuil
- Quebec
- Canada
- Kamouraska
- Joliette
- Montréal
- New York
- Berlin
- London
- Luxembourg
- Vienna
- Austria