Wonderland Sculpture
Calgary, CANADÀ 2024
The Wonderland Sculpture is an impressive and iconic piece of public art located in the plaza of The Bow Tower in downtown Calgary.
Artist: It was created by the acclaimed Catalan sculptor Jaume Plensa (born in Barcelona).
Description: It is a monumental portrait of a young girl's head, standing approximately 12 meters (39 feet) tall, constructed from a bent, painted steel wire mesh, which gives it a transparent and ethereal quality.
Meaning: The piece represents humanity and the "palace of dreams" of the province's young people. Plensa's intention is to link art, architecture, and society.
Unique Feature: Visitors are encouraged to walk inside the sculpture through an opening at the neck, allowing them to experience the artwork from within and view the city through the wire mesh.
Wonderland Sculpture
Calgary, CANADÀ 2024
The Wonderland Sculpture is an impressive and iconic piece of public art located in the plaza of The Bow Tower in downtown Calgary.
Artist: It was created by the acclaimed Catalan sculptor Jaume Plensa (born in Barcelona).
Description: It is a monumental portrait of a young girl's head, standing approximately 12 meters (39 feet) tall, constructed from a bent, painted steel wire mesh, which gives it a transparent and ethereal quality.
Meaning: The piece represents humanity and the "palace of dreams" of the province's young people. Plensa's intention is to link art, architecture, and society.
Unique Feature: Visitors are encouraged to walk inside the sculpture through an opening at the neck, allowing them to experience the artwork from within and view the city through the wire mesh.