Calgary unveils its newest public art in Inglewood
Photo via Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
It’s no blue ring, but it’ll do. Inglewood just got a brand new bronze sculpture! Entitled Wolfe and the Sparrows, the piece resembles Gen. James Wolfe. (He was a British Army officer who won the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759.)
If you’re not a history buff, here’s the scoop. His victory resulted in “the unification of Canada and the American colonies under the British crown”. You’re welcome for saving you the Google search.
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Canadian artist Brandon Vickerd created the sculpture to capture the “significance of the site and the land”. Additionally, he added the sparrow aspect to incorporate a “sense of whimsy or humour.” LOL, birds, are we right?!
In all seriousness, though, the piece communicates that we are connected with “birds and other animals that occupy the city with us”. Makes sense, since our pal Gen. James Wolfe’s head/shoulder area is literally made of birds in the sculpture.
What do you think, Calgary? A sweet new addition, or just another piece of YYC art to chirp? (Get it? ‘Cause there are birds? …We’ll see ourselves out.)
Wolfe and the Sparrows
Where: Southwest corner of the new 12th Street Bridge
