Palmyre Gilles discusses the mark her father left on the Côte-de-Beaupré region
Video produced by Aux Trois Couvents, a place of cultural discoveries, 2019
Interviewee: Palmyre Gilles
Palmyre Gilles discusses the legacy left by her father, Albert Gilles.
[Palmyre Gilles] Albert Gilles left behind a truly extraordinary legacy from a heritage, artistic, and cultural perspective. Our art is gradually disappearing, even in Europe, so Albert’s legacy really is important. I think he’s helped enrich Canada’s heritage, and we are carrying on the tradition to this day. I truly believe Albert raised the region’s artistic reputation to a new level.
As I mentioned, Albert Gilles was passionate about his work. His business was his first true love. And he passed on that passion to his family, or at least to part of the family, because not every member of my family works here today.