Public art brings a community together.
Canada’s longest mural was organized by Calgary’s Northern Hills Community Association as a way to celebrate its 25thanniversary.
Artist Mark Vazquez-MacKay went into different communities asking people how they wanted to see Calgary’s history represented. He outlined that vision (think huge colouring book) on the fence.
The fence along Coventry Hill Blvd NE is now a fascinating walk or drive.
In three days hundreds of volunteers painted the 850 metre vision with 900 kg of paint!
Calgary’s history from the ice age to present is represented.
First Nations and cowboys
Buffalo
Alberta’s first black rancher (see post #199)
Cattle
The railroad
Early automobiles
Agriculture
Calgary Tower
1988 Olympics with mascots Heidi and Howdy
Oil
As the sun sets on this beautiful fence the northern lights are highlighted!
Thanks for taking all those pictures to show us what you saw. Fascinating and what a great idea.
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