Objective Memory

Photograph of Catherine Widgery's sculpture displayed in a water feature outside of an office building
Year
1993
Artist
Catherine Widgery
Media
Installation
Sculpture
Material
Bronze and aluminium
Collection number
1994-0005
Venue
Art at buildings

Description

Catherine Widgery’s three-part outdoor sculpture offers a whimsical look at the relationship between nature and the human order of things. A polar bear atop a pyramid of star constellations, a man inside a rocket ship-like cone and a tree enclosed in a metal cylinder — all complement the building’s design while playfully inviting observers to reflect on the timeless balance between nature and people.

Location

John G. Diefenbaker Building

This piece is best viewed from the courtyard at the rear of the building.