We @ Calgary's Parks: Walking between James Short Park and Olympic Plaza

On January 17, 2021 we visited two of Calgary downtown's parks, James Short and Olympic Plaza. On our walk from one to another and back to the car we observed many different forms of art, and once again were amazed by that.

At the back of the Bow Building there is this beautiful sculpture in bronze called "Alberta's Dream" and nicknamed the Tree Hugger. It is a self portrait of Spanish artist Juame Plensa in which he is holding a living tree. Its body is covered with the names of some Alberta's cities.

Here....we were having fun taking selfies showing The Bow....

...and taking photos of the "Wonderland" another Juame Plensa's sculpture.

Just in front of "The Head", on the other side of the street, there is nice fence that its design beautifully contrastes with the buildings and with the Calgary tower on the background.

Our eyes were also cached by....

..... and finally we took some selfies with the beloved Calgary Tower....did not work well! ;))

Walking a bit more, right by the Olympic Plaza we found The Famous Five, a bronze monument created by Barbara Paterson to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the accomplishments of the women's -right act.

On our way back to the car we passed in front of the "Transit Story", artwork created by Jill Anholt that depicts different views of people at the C-train station. As you move around the "people" you see different colours and image definition. It reminded us some Optical Illusions that we lke so much.