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Jumping Trout

Violet Costello

Built into the retaining wall of Glenmore Trail, 144 trout are represented as if swimming and jumping along the waves in the near-by Bow River.

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Rainbow trout and Brown trout are just five of the species which inhabit this nearby River, a renowned fly-fishing location. These relief forms are bolted into panels representing the water and the sky. Those jumping are highlighted by their colourful scales reflecting in the sun. Those swimming are muted from the dark water of the river.

Rainbow trout and Brown trout are just five of the species which inhabit this nearby River, a renowned fly-fishing location. These relief forms are bolted into panels representing the water and the sky. Those jumping are highlighted by their colourful scales reflecting in the sun. Those swimming are muted from the dark water of the river.

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Type
Installation
Date
2007(Install)
Creators
Violet Costello(Collaborative Artist)
Bob Thomasson(Collaborative Artist)
Interest Holder
The City of Calgary(Commissioning Body)

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Alberta, CA T2V 2A6
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Last updated: November 13th, 2025

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