Monarda and Alfalfa (A Celebration of Plants: Rooted in Community)

daniel j kirk

Growing out of the Rooted in Community Project, the Utility Box Project transformed five boxes into colourful artworks, celebrating five native plant species.

Photos by Chelsea Yang Smith
Chelsea Yang Smith

About this work

The West Hillhurst Utility Box Project is an ongoing effort to realize visual medicine in public spaces. Growing out of the Rooted in Community Project from 2022-2023, the Utility Box Project transformed five boxes between 2024-2025 into colourful artworks, celebrating five native plant species. These works remind us of our connection to the plant beings that share our world, celebrating them as equal members of our community.

Details

Title
Monarda and Alfalfa (A Celebration of Plants: Rooted in Community)
Type
Utility Box
Materials
Acrylic Paint
Date
2025(Install)
Creator
daniel j kirk(Artist)
Interest holders
Calgary Arts Development(Funder)West Hillhurst Community Association(Community Partner)

Location & access

19th Street and Kensington Road NW

5 Avenue & Crowchild Trail NW

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 5C8

Publicly accessibleTemporary installation
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 June 2, 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

Monarda and Alfalfa (A Celebration of Plants: Rooted in Community)

daniel j kirk

Growing out of the Rooted in Community Project, the Utility Box Project transformed five boxes into colourful artworks, celebrating five native plant species.

Photos by Chelsea Yang Smith
Chelsea Yang Smith

About this work

The West Hillhurst Utility Box Project is an ongoing effort to realize visual medicine in public spaces. Growing out of the Rooted in Community Project from 2022-2023, the Utility Box Project transformed five boxes between 2024-2025 into colourful artworks, celebrating five native plant species. These works remind us of our connection to the plant beings that share our world, celebrating them as equal members of our community.

Details

Title
Monarda and Alfalfa (A Celebration of Plants: Rooted in Community)
Type
Utility Box
Materials
Acrylic Paint
Date
2025(Install)
Creator
daniel j kirk(Artist)
Interest holders
Calgary Arts Development(Funder)West Hillhurst Community Association(Community Partner)

Location & access

19th Street and Kensington Road NW

5 Avenue & Crowchild Trail NW

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 5C8

Publicly accessibleTemporary installation
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 June 2, 2026

HomeWorksSearch