Art on the Avenue: Sculpture Walk Map

University of Manitoba young sculptors at work
All sculptures were created by University of Manitoba School of Fine Art students under the direction of Professor Gordon Reeve. Most sculptures were carved from a Styrofoam block, covered with a hard

	Exponentially Cubed Investors Group Building by Justin Muzyka Sponsored by Investors Group To enhance the subtle change in the symmetry of an otherwise linear form, woven steel screen was utilized to suggest a transparency and lightness not generally associated with a two thousand pound steel object. Passers-by may see a kind of animated light as the layered mesh creates an optical effect.
	A Tribute to the Gulpee Capital of the World Across from 403 Graham, by Jon Armistead Tribute to dubious accomplishments: “His state is kingly: thousands at his bidding speed, And search o’er street and mall without rest; For the one frosty drink; that they might also be served who only stand and slurp.” With apologies to Jon Milton.
	Jets Across from 345 Graham by Kate Loewen This piece may signify either a collective memory or a stalled dream of what many still feel was an important moment in our history. Is it the last remnant of something remembered or the first building block of something new?
	Once Upon a Chair… 259 Portage by Erin Brown Sponsored by Winnipeg Parking Authority A child's imagination is capable of the miracle of transformation.Pillows and a chair become a pillow-fort or a whimsical castle.I wonder if there is a moment when the imagined castle might become just as real as the cushions from which it is fabricated?
	All Hearts All the Time Fairmont & James Richardson & Sons Plaza by Erica Swendrowski Text messaging has evolved as a way of condensing language for more efficient hand held electroniccommunication. I like the irony of putting micro messages on macrocandies that are anything but hand held.
	Behold The Hear Trumpet! 411 Graham by Cullen Bingeman Sponsored by the Pollard Family Foundation Do we really hear other people? Does anyone hear us in this complex urban environment? I like the idea of eavesdropping on people at the bus stop or conversely calling out to them as they wait quietly for their bus.
	The Pigeon King Air Canada Building Carlton Entrance by Curtis Wiebe Hardy, resilient and much-maligned, he arrived with Columbus over 500 years ago. May the Pigeons of Winnipeg who have erected this monument to their beloved king continue to make their daily offerings in his honour.
	Rez Dawg 283 Portage by Jackie Traverse Rez dawg refers to the mixed-breed stray dogs on First Nations reservations where even the dogs that do belong to people only go home to eat and sleep.I associate the Rez dawg with the under dog. My Rez dawg appears happy and proud to be where he is. It's as though he's saying "If I can make it here...anyone can."
	Horseshoes and Coppelia 276 Portage by Catherine Toews Sponsored by Level 4 Management Horseshoes and Coppelia are nervous. If you have a moment, say hello to them or to anyone else nearby. There are times when we all feel nervous or lonely or even silly - at those times, it's nice to have a good friend nearby.

Special Thanks

Congratulations and thank you to the University of Manitoba students who created these amazing sculptures under the direction of Professor Gordon Reeve. Thank you to the City of Winnipeg for providing sculpture sites.

Materials sponsors are: Scott Screen Co. Ltd., Brunswick Steel, General Paint, Kolors Autobody Supplies and Pro-Tek Surface Technologies Ltd. Sites provided by: City of Winnipeg, Investors Group, Air Canada and Lombard Place.

Art on the Avenue: Sculpture Walk is presented by the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ. The sculpture sponsors are: Winnipeg Parking Authority, Creswin Properties Ltd., Level 4 Management, Investors Group, Pollard Family Foundation and Konica. Special thanks to the nine University of Manitoba young sculptors and Professor Gordon Reeve, who oversaw the project.