New Public Artwork in Edmonton Celebrates Community and Transit
Gerry Wright facility artwork pays homage to significance of public transit
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A new 40-meter long public art installation at the Gerry Wright Operations and Maintenance Facility in Edmonton, Alberta, symbolizes the connection between public transit and community. Artist Shaheer Zazai designed the piece, titled 'In Community We Grow,' to represent how transit systems nourish and connect diverse communities.
- 01The artwork spans 40 meters along Whitemud Drive in Edmonton, Alberta.
- 02Artist Shaheer Zazai designed the piece to symbolize the relationship between public transit and community.
- 03The installation features flowers and vines, representing how transit connects different communities.
- 04Zazai faced challenges in fabricating the piece, as each color required a separate layer.
- 05The artwork encourages viewers to find personal connections within its design.
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Edmonton, Alberta, has unveiled a striking 40-meter long public art installation at the Gerry Wright Operations and Maintenance Facility, designed by artist Shaheer Zazai. Titled 'In Community We Grow,' the artwork features flowers growing along a vine, symbolizing the vital role public transit plays in connecting diverse communities. Zazai explained that the vines represent transit systems, while the flowers embody the communities they serve. The size of each flower reflects the age of the respective community, emphasizing the idea that transit and migration foster connections and nourishment. The artwork was designed over several years, with Zazai initially considering a mosaic style before settling on a design that would be most visible from Whitemud Drive. Each color in the piece is a separate layer, making the fabrication process complex, akin to playing Tetris in Excel. Installed in early 2023, Zazai hopes the piece resonates with viewers, inviting them to find personal significance in its design.
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This installation enhances the cultural landscape of Edmonton, encouraging community engagement and appreciation for public transit.
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