Public Artwork
Bridge, Abridged
Artwork creator(s):
Kuby, Adam
Text author(s):
Kuby, Adam
Installation year:
2007
Remarks on location:
Pedestrian walkway over Glenmore Trail at Legsby Road, just East of Crowchild Trail NW
Description:
Bridge, Abridged consists of several components which focus attention on the cutting-edge engineering and materials used in the pedestrian overpass structure. Adam Kuby integrates words and manipulates shapes to make users aware of the forces at work around them. The bridge engineering is unique because it uses a cantilevered system anchored by tension rods with a "floating" span supported between the two piers. This means that the opposing forces of tension and compression work together to support the bridge walkway. A benefit of this engineering design is that a centre support for the pedestrian bridge is not needed.
Text of the artwork:
Compressed
Anchoring
Tension
Rods
Transmit
Allow
Unmask
Unveil
Reveal Shield
Prohibit
Mask
Obscure
Conceal
Cantilevered
Floating
Expansion joint
CONNECTING
UNITING
VAULTING
ARCHING
SPANNING
LINKING
BRIDGING
JOINING
Text theme:
The format of the text is altered so as to focus on the shape of the structure of the viaduct. The words play the same role.
Artwork theme:
Highlighting the technology and the importance of materials in the engineering field. Note(s):
- Adam Kuby was commissioned in June 2006 through an invitational call using the Public Art Program's Artist Roster.
- The budget for Bridge, Abridged was $252,000.
- The public art project was a collaborative initiative of the Public Art Program and City of Calgary Transportation Infrastructure, the business unit sponsor.
- The capital project which provided the funding was the Glenmore Trail Causeway upgrades from 14th Street to Crowchild Trail.
Artist's biography:
Adam Kuby
Owner(s):
City of Calgary Document(s):
Syndicate
