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B I G . S K Y

Big Sky claims the central fountain space in Calgary's Olympic Plaza with a pixelated sky graphic and a gathering of drifting birds. Allowing the fountain space to function with or without water, the installation reminds visitors of the unique vastness of Alberta's sky, and celebrates its ever shifting quality. Layered above is a gathering of birds that gently move in response to the surrounding influences of light, wind, and water. On their delicate stems, the birds are also reminiscent of the vast Prairie grasses, while their contoured massing evokes Calgary’s foothills. Depicting the dynamics of nature, the Big Sky installation connects the plaza to the vast and ephemeral qualities of the atmosphere, to celebrate the Calgary Park's 100th Anniversary.

Location
Olympic Plaza, Calgary AB
Completion
2010
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