Park, square and garden

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Park: Permanently dedicated, public recreation areas generally characterized by their natural, historic, or landscape features; often administered by governmental agencies. Square: Open public space in cities or towns, usually rectilinear, surrounded by buildings, and located at the junction of two or more thoroughfares. Garden: An enclosed piece of ground devoted to the cultivation of flowers, fruit, or vegetables.

Débordement public

Débordement public, 2006Débordement public, 2006Débordement public, 2006Débordement public, 2006
Furniture set: large tables in front of the school, great set of stairs in front of the hospital and large benches in the park. Forty-something apples are affixed to the furniture. Each apple features [...]
Artwork creator(s): 
Soland, Peter; Duguay-Lefebvre Fannie; Courville, François; Loof, Alain; Blais, Marie-Claire; Vandal-Piché, Émilie
Installation year: 
2006

All Intertwining

Blake Williams, All Intertwining, 2002Blake Williams, All Intertwining, 2002Blake Williams, All Intertwining, 2002Blake Williams, All Intertwining, 2002
The Waterwise Demonstration Garden was designed to be sustained by natural rainfall. A large ceramic sign identifies the garden, and three smaller signs communicate the philosophy behind this water-co [...]
Artwork creator(s): 
Williams, Blake
Installation year: 
2002

By Water Breathe

Katherine Kerr, By Water Breathe, 2004Katherine Kerr, By Water Breathe, 2004
Series of 7 bridges with 4 art panels installed on each one to create a contemplative poem about the act of taking a walk. [...]
Artwork creator(s): 
Kerr, Katherine
Installation year: 
2004

Echoes

Michel Goulet, Echoes, 2002Michel Goulet, Echoes, 2002Michel Goulet, Echoes, 2002Michel Goulet, Echoes, 2002
A dozen chairs are installed two by two along a walkway at Sunset Beach, Vancouver: the poetic writing engraved on the seats and the distinctly unique backs engage passers-by in a dialogue that echoes [...]
Artwork creator(s): 
Goulet, Michel
Installation year: 
2002

Elsewhere

Michel Goulet, Elsewhere, 2002Michel Goulet, Elsewhere, 2002
Installed on the beach at English Bay in Vancouver, a closely-knit group of twelve chairs makes up a unit in which a simple dream or interest is shared. Facing West toward the open sea, one is rec [...]
Artwork creator(s): 
Goulet, Michel
Installation year: 
2002

Mardi Gras Moons

Nicole Dextras, Mardi Gras, 2007Nicole Dextras, Mardi Gras, 2007
Two ice castings made in the freezer, with various materials embedded into them and depicting the four phases of the moon. [...]
Artwork creator(s): 
Dextras, Nicole
Installation year: 
2007

Resource

Nicole Dextras, Resource, 2008Nicole Dextras, Resource, 2008Nicole Dextras, Resource, 2008Nicole Dextras, Resource, 2008
RESOURCE is a series of 7-foot high letters cast in ice. The process involved creating wooden forms for each letter, which were then carried out onto Lake Nippissing, stood upright and filled with wat [...]
Artwork creator(s): 
Dextras, Nicole
Installation year: 
2008

Stream of Consciousness

Katherine Kerr, Stream of Consciousness, 2001Katherine Kerr, Stream of Consciousness, 2001. © Katherine KerrKatherine Kerr, Stream of Consciousness, 2001Katherine Kerr, Stream of Consciousness, 2001. © Katherine Kerr
A bridge spans a small pond and stream, becoming a metaphor for connections with the past and future and reflecting on the life cycle of the salmon and the remarkable journey they endure. Inspired by [...]
Artwork creator(s): 
Kerr, Katherine
Installation year: 
2001

Time Keepers

Elizabeth Roy, Time Keepers, 2001Elizabeth Roy, Time Keepers, 2001Elizabeth Roy, Time Keepers, 2001Elizabeth Roy, Time Keepers, 2001. © City of Vancouver
Seven figures representing local residents occupy various points on the grand staircase leading into the courtyard. Each figure includes specific quotes taken directly from the individual that the sil [...]
Artwork creator(s): 
Roy, Elizabeth
Installation year: 
2001

Wordlink

Karen Kazmer, Wordlink, 2001Karen Kazmer, Wordlink, 2001Karen Kazmer, Wordlink, 2001
Kinsmen Park New Washroom Building: The redesigned fieldhouse with washrooms incorporated sculptural chain link fence panels, stainless steel discs with sports action words bouncing around on them, po [...]
Artwork creator(s): 
Kazmer, Karen
Installation year: 
2001
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