Comet

Kathryn Fodchuk Dobbin

This kinetic sculpture captures the essence and celestial quality of a comet streaking across our sky.

About this work

Originally made in 1983, years of Calgary's harsh climate had not been kind to the sculpture and it was restored by the artist in 2020. The nucleus of the comet is a swirling ball of steel, 15 feet high above the ground and will gently spin in the wind. The tail of the comet is a broad piece of steel that elegantly arcs and ends in a rudder to steer its path while it hurdles through space. Following the repairs, the sculpture was painted an elusive deep space colour with metallic shimmer inspired by a piece of covellite rock the artist carries in her pocket.

Details

Title
Comet
Type
Sculpture
Date
1983(Install)2020(Restoration)
Creator
Kathryn Fodchuk Dobbin(Artist)

Location & access

Pumphouse Park

2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW

Calgary, Alberta, CA T3C 3P5

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Currently deinstalled for maintenance.

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Last updated March 20, 2026

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Comet

Kathryn Fodchuk Dobbin

This kinetic sculpture captures the essence and celestial quality of a comet streaking across our sky.

About this work

Originally made in 1983, years of Calgary's harsh climate had not been kind to the sculpture and it was restored by the artist in 2020. The nucleus of the comet is a swirling ball of steel, 15 feet high above the ground and will gently spin in the wind. The tail of the comet is a broad piece of steel that elegantly arcs and ends in a rudder to steer its path while it hurdles through space. Following the repairs, the sculpture was painted an elusive deep space colour with metallic shimmer inspired by a piece of covellite rock the artist carries in her pocket.

Details

Title
Comet
Type
Sculpture
Date
1983(Install)2020(Restoration)
Creator
Kathryn Fodchuk Dobbin(Artist)

Location & access

Pumphouse Park

2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW

Calgary, Alberta, CA T3C 3P5

Not publicly accessible
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Currently deinstalled for maintenance.

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