Category: Sculpture

  • Diversitree

    Diversitree

    Diversitree is made using 6,000 small pieces of painted aluminium that link to web netting. Bill Frymire’s technique allows him to create large durable pieces that remain lightweight. This artwork can be found attached to the facade of the Early Childhood Education Center, and can be seen as students travel Wolfpack Road. The installation rests…

  • Mapping

    Mapping

    At the official opening of the International Building in 2005, a hanging sculpture was commissioned by Thompson Rivers University for the foyer. Local BC artists Nancy Chew and Jacqueline Metz created the public artwork called Mapping. The installation of a red canoe hangs above visitors and imagines journey and exploration, and is a metaphor for…

  • Secwépmc Territorial Marker

    Secwépmc Territorial Marker

    This polished stone is a carving by Secwépemc artists Rob and Ron Tomma and Mike Peters is a territorial marker. Territorial markers are significant rock formations that often represent boundaries or guides around areas. These Markers can also represent places of mythological or historical occurrences. These formations use the stseptékwll(oral traditions, legends, ancient stories) to…

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  • Wolves

    Wolves

    The Wolves, found at the roundabout on University Drive, were installed in 2020 to commemorate Thompson Rivers University’s 50-year anniversary. The sculpture was created by Braden Kiefiuk, an Armstrong-based artist of Majestic Metal Art who was commissioned by the school and project lead Christina Walkden to honour the students whose sports team is the wolfpack,…