Public Artwork
Ancient Movements
Artwork creator(s):
Williams, Blake
Text author(s):
Williams, Blake
Installation year:
2006 Description:
Ancient Movements is a photo-screenprinted mural installed on an exterior wall at the Red Deer Recreation Centre.
Text of the artwork:
actions
seemingly unrelated
have
unexpected
consequences
Red Tailed Hawk ascending
retuning late
winter’s
breath
exhaling
spring
sun rising
Wackasoo
unreal
to real
darkness
to
light
jumping
rig to rig
no jack jobs
from the flapping of a single wing
Text theme:
There is the odd word interspersed throughout it that reflects the theme of the mural and the building it is mounted on. There is however, a small tile subtly placed that contains a description of this area by one of the first pioneers to settle here.
Artwork theme:
Evoke the magic, mystery, history and potential of the Red Deer region Dimensions:
Height:
4.6m
Width:
18.28m Note(s):
"Considering the Recreation Centre is devoted to health, wellness and play, I have used imagery that reflects our search for physical and spiritual health, while evoking a sense of place through depictions of the city’s history and natural environment. My hope is that the images will appeal to people on a personal level but also cause them to reflect from a broader community and cultural perspective."
Blake Williams Web site (2009). Ancient Movements
http://blakewilliams.ca/Ancient 20Movements.html
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