I finally stopped by to see the head at the base of The Bow!
For a while now, I had heard there was a giant sculpture of a female head at The Bow, the largest building in Calgary (for now…). As I was driving on 6th avenue last night, it appeared suddenly on my right, so I pulled over and spent a few minutes admiring it. A quick google search revealed that the 12-meter sculpture by Barcelona-based artist Jaume Plensa is titled Wonderland. According to Jaume, “My vision for Wonderland is to inspire everyone who experiences the sculpture: I believe the architecture of our bodies is the palace for our dreams.”
I was quite impressed with it myself. At night, it’s lit up beautifully, which created a very serene feeling for me. Maybe that’s because no one was around at the time. It was quiet, and for several moments, I just stared at it. There are some interesting things going on in my life right now; things that preoccupy my thoughts. But for those brief moments, while enjoying the view of this great architectural piece in the city, it felt good to have my mind lost in Wonderland.
HIKES & HAMSTRINGS 