On June 20, a water main broke on a suburban Longueuil street, flooding dozens of residences and knocking out power and water service.
One of those flood victims was Louise Rouleau, an up-and-coming artist who was beginning to turn the corner when the disaster struck.
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While some 500 works of hers were damaged in the pocket flood, Rouleau is now making a comeback of sorts.
She has restored one of her paintings, called “Make Me Move,” which made its debut at the Red Cross’ headquarters in Nun’s Island for a unique purpose — charity.
“I thought it would be a nice piece to give because it shows that after something difficult there is a positive coming,” she told Global News.
Rouleau is putting the work up for auction, and the proceeds will benefit the Red Cross and the work the organization does for flood relief.
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Rouleau and her husband told Global News they have a lawsuit pending with the city of Longueuil over the break. Longueuil officials told Global News they are looking into the matter.
Anyone wishing to bid on the artwork can send bids to the following email address: pierre-claude.pare@croixrouge.ca. Bidding already has started at $2,000.