Bowker Accord
by Illarion Gallant
Description
Cast aluminum arbutus tree and three recirculating ponds.
Artwork Statement
The project was a conceptual day lighting of Bowker Creek, which used to run under the existing medical center. I believe it was originally diverted some 70 years ago.
About Illarion Gallant
Dates
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 12, 1957
Biography
Principal of Rusnak Gallant Ltd. Design - construction and consultation for private and public landscape and art projects.
Resume
1996 Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, Bachelor of Fine Art 1992-1997; Emma Lake Artist's Workshop1983-1988; Emily Carr College of Art and Design Diploma Fine Art, Sculpture; 1985-1986 Staatiche Academy Karlsrule, Germany, Sculpture; 1985 Lindabrunn Stone Symposium, Lindabrunn Austria; 1996 BC Care Awards; 1988 Emily Carr College of Art and Design Merit Award; 1987, 1985, 1984 BC Cultural Fund Senior Scholarship; 1986 Society of Graphic Designers of Canada, Award of Merit.
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Details
Artwork Type
Sculpture
Medium
Cast aluminum
Dimensions
The tree stands five meters high and each pond is approximately three meters across and the pond heights are .6 of a meter.
Unveiled Date
1/3/1998
Reference Number
3770
Site
1990 Fort Street
Artwork Category
Privately Held Public Art
Artwork Selection Process
Private: Rezoning Amenity
Location
Victoria > Jubilee