Town of Penetanguishene installs public art piece named “Sans Souci” 

As part of the Main Street Art Project, the Town of Penetanguishene is hosting a public unveiling of the newest art piece, “Sans Souci” by artist Wayne Quesnelle, fabricator Lafontaine Iron Werks.  

Mounted on the corner of Main Street and Poyntz Street,  “Sans Souci” means without care or worry, and this piece is meant to invoke the feeling of experiencing a peaceful dream while reflecting the Town’s Indigenous and Francophone cultures 

Members of the public are invited to the official art unveiling on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.   

Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 

Time: 12:30 pm  

Location: 122 Main Street, Penetanguishene 

More information about “Sans Souci”: 

 “Sans Souci” means without care or worry, and this piece is meant to invoke the feeling of experiencing a peaceful dream while reflecting the Town’s Indigenous and Francophone cultures. The dreamcatcher symbolizes oneness and is indicative of First Nation identity. The infinity symbol represents the Métis and the coming together of two distinct and vibrant cultures. The canoe has been a time-honoured mode of transportation for Indigenous Peoples and today also serves as a recreational pastime for all. The canoe is positioned on the infinity symbol's upper arcs to symbolize both the waves of Penetanguishene Bay and the 'White Rolling Sands' as translated from the Town’s First Nations name. The form in the canoe is intentionally generic to represent everyone, inviting us to see ourselves “Living the Dream in Penetanguishene.” - Wayne Quesnelle