Migrant

John F. Ross

This whimsical and exaggerated image of a polar bear in a pastoral country scene intends to foster dialogue about habitat displacement.

About this work

This piece tells the ever-more-prevailing story of habitat destruction and the ensuing migrations of native species, particularly the migration of megafauna in the Canadian north caused by anthropogenic climate warming. As their habitat warms and the ice becomes less reliable making hunting difficult, polar bears move more regularly south and into communities seeking food.

This whimsical and exaggerated image of a polar bear in a pastoral country scene intends to foster dialogue about habitat displacement and climate derangement out of the absurd juxtaposition of that bear in a place that he most definitely does not belong.

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Title
Migrant
Type
Mural
Date
2021(Install)
Creator
John F. Ross(Artist)
Interest holder
BUMP Festival(Commissioning Body)
Subject
GraphicNature

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1512 14 Street SW

Calgary, Alberta, CA T3C 1C9

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Last updated June 8, 2026

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Migrant

John F. Ross

This whimsical and exaggerated image of a polar bear in a pastoral country scene intends to foster dialogue about habitat displacement.

About this work

This piece tells the ever-more-prevailing story of habitat destruction and the ensuing migrations of native species, particularly the migration of megafauna in the Canadian north caused by anthropogenic climate warming. As their habitat warms and the ice becomes less reliable making hunting difficult, polar bears move more regularly south and into communities seeking food.

This whimsical and exaggerated image of a polar bear in a pastoral country scene intends to foster dialogue about habitat displacement and climate derangement out of the absurd juxtaposition of that bear in a place that he most definitely does not belong.

Details

Title
Migrant
Type
Mural
Date
2021(Install)
Creator
John F. Ross(Artist)
Interest holder
BUMP Festival(Commissioning Body)
Subject
GraphicNature

Location & access

1512 14 Street SW

Calgary, Alberta, CA T3C 1C9

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