An Autumn Swarm

Waiting for the C-Train on the 6^th St. Station on 7^th Ave. SW one will notice a warmth of colour radiating from the canopy above the platform. Swarm is public art comprised of a tartan pattern of glass laminated panels. In-between the panels is a digital screened film with a swarm pattern of leaf seeds, referred to as keys, giving the impression of a flight of birds in motion at dusk or dawn.

The Canadian artist Stuart Keeler’s goal was to create a public space in a thoughtful and provoking way of engaging the community through colour and ambience. Completed in February 2009 was a collaborative initiative by the Public Art Program and the Department of Transportation. Stuart’s team was selected through an open call process in April 4 of 2008 and was given an $89,000 budget.

Enjoy the chaotic patterns reflecting transit commuters during rush hour swarming about. Bask in the light of the energy of a city in motion and be inspired. Swarm is another one of those public art pieces that serve a purpose as the canopy for a C-Train station and stimulates the mind.