New art installation along riverwalk celebrates the stories of Calgary's rivers
A new art installation of works by Calgary artist Alex Kwong is on display along Calgary's river walk in the East Village.
There's a new art installation along the river walk in Calgary's East Village.
'What Sustains Us' is the work of Calgary artist Alex Kwong.
He says the work is based on stories people told him about their personal relationships to the Bow and Elbow rivers.
A Blackfoot Elder and a Calgary fly fisher are some of the people featured.
Kwong said it was a profound experience made even richer by the conversations he had with people passing by while he was painting.
'This is impacting their visual landscape,' said Kwong, 'so you want them to feel as involved as possible, and be able to enjoy it every day.
Alex Kwong
Calgary artist Alex Kwong, whose work is on display along the East Village river walk, said it's based on stories people told him about their personal relationships with the Bow and Elbow rivers.
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'It's like that little bit of impact that I can make on someone's day might make a bigger impact down the road,' he added.
The art can be found on the bridge abutments and other structural surfaces along the riverwalk.
It will remain there for three years.
After that, a jury of community volunteers will choose another local artist to feature.
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