The Jade Canoe by cmolsen2002
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Description
The best thing about the International terminal at Vancouver's airport, is this magnificent Jade Canoe sculpture, by Bill Reid, also known as the 'Spirit of Haida Gwaii', which is another name for the Queen Charlotte islands.
It provides the focal point to the entrance of the International Terminal. The bronze sculpture features legendary Haida creatures paddling a boat that "goes on, forever anchored in the same place."
The sculpture was first created in 1986 as a 1/6-scale clay maquette and enlarged to a full-scale clay model in 1988. In 1989, a mold was taken from the full-scale model and the sculpture was cast in plaster for further refinement. Later that year, the plaster pattern was completed and sent to the Tallix Foundry in New York. The finished sculpture is approximately six meters long (20 feet), four meters high (13 feet) and 3.5 metres wide (11 feet).
The first bronze casting was completed in 1991 and is (now) on display in the Canadian Chancery in Washington, D.C. It is called The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, The Black Canoe.
The second casting, The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, The Jade Canoe, was unveiled at the Museum of Anthropology in 1994. During the summer of 1995, the sculpture was on display at Vancouver's Granville Island for public enjoyment and education. In its final setting, against the dramatic backdrop of the glass "Wave Wall", The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, The Jade Canoe provides the focal point to the entrance of the International Terminal.
I hope you are as impressed with this sculpture as I am, and I thank you for visiting.
Comments (15)
lue
cool it took a lot of work I like it a lot more then this bean in chicago which costed 75 mil dollars I am more of classical art person and this one looks like real class act. I like art a lot in general but some time things are not what some one would call art, it is impresive statue my friend and it looks realy nice, it reminds me of things that old civilizations did thanks.
Chipka
This is an amazing sculpture, amazingly captured. I love the various, subtle colors you captured and the reflections work well for me. In all, this is a wonderful shot of a wonderful sculpture. It's beautifully captured and presented.
goodoleboy
Wow, lots of activity depicted in this fine capture, Chris! And, yes, I am very impressed by this magnificent sculpture of the jade canoe and its band of dedicated paddlers. But I have a feeling this particular sculpture would sink like a rock if placed in the water.
npauling
A super capture of this wonderful sculpture, very impressive.
MrsLubner
an outstanding find and capture. The uncluttered space around it is great since this really has so much going on in it.
koosievantutte
this sculpture is amazing and you did a very fine job in capturing it with all that detail and colour.
ledwolorz
Fantastic sculpture and excellent capture.
durleybeachbum
A wonderful piece of work! Thankyou for showing us.
Blush
This is awesome.... Thanks for posting this one It is so neat looking.. I am wanting to see some FLOWERS tho grin Hugs Susan~
auntietk
What a fabulous bronze! That's absolutely gorgeous. I've never seen it before, since I have no cause to be in the Vancouver airport. Beautiful photography! You've captured the details in fine style.
samyyous
Wonderful sculpture and excellent shot !
Richardphotos
if this boat was put into water it would be 20 leagues under the sea!!beautiful sculture and capture
rockstrider
I am always amazed by the imaginations of such artists that create these marvels! Lovely shot and colours!
RobyHermida
Fantastic shot
MOODYBLUE92954
WONDERFUL SHOT