Emergent

Jill Anholt

Through the use of contemporary materials, Emergent presents a play between the past and present, activating the plaza on one of Calgary’s most historic and prominent streets.

About this work

Emergent takes inspiration from the history of the Canadian Pacific Railway, borrowing elements of blackened rails and wooden ties to create both a place-making sculpture and a welcoming seating area, lit with the classic CPR red. The work serves as a reminder of the layers of the past, as is evident in the design of the seating – shapes speaking to the first discovery of the natural gas in Alberta by the CPR, and in the angling of the vertical sculptural elements, reflecting the city’s iconic Calgary Tower. Through the use of contemporary materials, Emergent presents a play between the past and present, activating the plaza on one of Calgary’s most historic and prominent streets.

Details

Title
Emergent
Type
Sculpture
Materials
Steel RailHard Wood (IPE Board)LED LightingCast steel
Date
2017(Install)
Creator
Jill Anholt(Artist)
Interest holder
Aspen Properties(Commissioning Body)

Location & access

150 9 Avenue Plaza

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2P 3H9

Publicly accessible
Google Maps

Nearby

  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name

Similar works

  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name

Last updated March 20, 2026

Designed and developed by Built by Field

© 2026 Built by Field. All artwork remains the property of its respective owners.

Data provided by Calgary Arts Development Authority, The City of Calgary, MapTiler, OpenStreetMap, and other open data sources.

  • About
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
Calgary Public Art Guide

Emergent

Jill Anholt

Through the use of contemporary materials, Emergent presents a play between the past and present, activating the plaza on one of Calgary’s most historic and prominent streets.

About this work

Emergent takes inspiration from the history of the Canadian Pacific Railway, borrowing elements of blackened rails and wooden ties to create both a place-making sculpture and a welcoming seating area, lit with the classic CPR red. The work serves as a reminder of the layers of the past, as is evident in the design of the seating – shapes speaking to the first discovery of the natural gas in Alberta by the CPR, and in the angling of the vertical sculptural elements, reflecting the city’s iconic Calgary Tower. Through the use of contemporary materials, Emergent presents a play between the past and present, activating the plaza on one of Calgary’s most historic and prominent streets.

Details

Title
Emergent
Type
Sculpture
Materials
Steel RailHard Wood (IPE Board)LED LightingCast steel
Date
2017(Install)
Creator
Jill Anholt(Artist)
Interest holder
Aspen Properties(Commissioning Body)

Location & access

150 9 Avenue Plaza

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2P 3H9

Publicly accessible
Google Maps

Nearby

  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name

Similar works

  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name
  • Loading work title
    Artist name

Last updated March 20, 2026

HomeWorksSearch