This monster-sized anvil brings you the sounds of the ocean

Maskull Lasserre references place, industry, history and sound in his 25-foot-long steel installation. »Subscribe to CBC Arts to watch more videos: Huge works of art are standard fare at the Vancouver Biennale — the exhibition regularly includes large-scale sculpture that confronts the audience in big ways. But this year, the giant anvil that’s been dropped in its midst by artist Maskull Lasserre (who you may have bumped into beforeat CBC Arts) might seem a little incongruous with its you get closer. In this video by filmmaker Josephine Anderson, you’ll meet Lasserre and his new work, Acoustic Anvil: A Small Weight to Forge the Sea, as he explains the thought process that went into its creation. Find us at: CBC Arts on Facebook: CBC Arts on Twitter: CBC Arts on Instagram: About: Welcome to CBC Arts, your home for the most surprising, relevant and provocative stories featuring artists from diverse communities across Canada. Our job is to fill your feed with the disruptors and innovators changing how we see the country through movement, images and sound — and to inspire you to join in too.