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Evergreen Extension Public Art Collection
Statement of Significance
Nature, cultural diversity, transportation and local history are among the themes explored by public art installed at the Burquitlam, Coquitlam Central, Lincoln, and Lafarge Lake-Douglas stations of the Millennium Line Evergreen Extension.
Background
Seven British Columbia artists were selected, by the Coquitlam Evergreen Line Public Art Task Force, to create 11 works of art through a public art selection process in 2014 that attracted 57 submissions from around the world.
The public art was funded with $300,000 from the Province of British Columbia and $50,000 from Coquitlam’s casino-funded Community Capital Fund. The artworks will be formally introduced to the public in late 2016, following the official opening of the Evergreen Extension.
They Travelled These Roads
Artist
Mia Weinberg, Victoria, BC
Media
Granite
Description
In "They Travelled These Roads", the circle of a saw blade, representing Fraser Mills, frames the intersection of North Road and Clarke Road, where Burquitlam Station is now located. The images engraved on the granite represent the history of transportation in the area, connecting the wagon roads of the 1800s to rapid transit today.
Burquitlam: Between & Beyond
Artist
Brent Bukowski, Kaslo, BC
Media
Recycled materials
Description
"Burquitlam: Between and Beyond" represents a community that has been transformed. Historically known as a place in between New Westminster and Port Moody, Burquitlam is now connected by rapid transit. The sculpture celebrates sustainable transportation that promotes foot and bicycle traffic over the automobile.
Unity Tree
Artist
Paul Reimer, Cranbrook, BC
Media
Recycle SkyTrain tracks
Description
"Unity Tree" is hand-forged, using recycled SkyTrain tracks. Inspired by the Western Red Cedars, the trunk and branches represent cultural diversity growing and living together in a community.
Branching Out
Artists
Bruce Walther and YarOn Stern, Vancouver, BC
Media
Glass
Description
"Branching Out" is made up of five artworks: the glass mosaic inside Lincoln Station and four tile mosaics located at the plaza entrances of each Coquitlam station. The artwork is inspired by a symbol used by landscape architects to identify trees in their drawings. The image is intended to reflect the local landscape and complement the name of the Millennium Line Evergreen Extension.
The artists dedicate their work on the Evergreen Extension Public Art project in memory of their fathers, Karl-Heinz Walther and Yohanan Stern, who passed away during the making of the artwork.
Pillow Station
Artists
Paul Slipper and Mary Ann Liu, Vancouver, BC
Media
Granite
Description
The "Pillow Station" offers a moment of calm and playfulness during the busyness of commuting. The collection of pillows contrasts the concept of a soft form with the reality of the granite stone. The designs on each pillow celebrate Coquitlam’s multicultural community.
TransLake
Artist
Trent Hutton, Bowen Island, BC
Media
Concrete
Description
Similar to a tadpole’s transformation into a frog, an old Coquitlam quarry was transformed into Lafarge Lake. The giant frog surfacing from the concrete celebrates this successful project.
Monohedral Tessellation
Artists
Dean Cloutier and Jarami Reid, Vancouver, BC
Media
BC Pine Beetle Wood
Description
"Monohedral Tessellation" is an arrangement of a single geometric shape, with no overlaps or gaps. This sculptural mosaic is made from British Columbia pine beetle wood. The laser engraved images represent important landmarks, people and community traditions in Coquitlam’s history.
Branching Out
Artists
Bruce Walther and YarOn Stern, Vancouver, BC
Media
Glass and Ceramic Tile
Description
"Branching Out" is made up of five artworks: the glass mosaic inside Lincoln Station and four tile mosaics located at the plaza entrances of each Coquitlam station. The artwork is inspired by a symbol used by landscape architects to identify trees in their drawings. The image is intended to reflect the local landscape and complement the name of the Millennium Line Evergreen Extension.
The artists dedicate their work on the Evergreen Extension Public Art project in memory of their fathers, Karl-Heinz Walther and Yohanan Stern, who passed away during the making of the artwork.