Past, Present and Future

Gernot Kiefer

Gernot Kiefer's limestone sculpture is an artistic representation of the progression of people though time.

About this work

Roughly resembling a human head, this sculpture has marks on its surface, intended to represent the time periods referenced in the work's title: the past, present and future. Near the base of the sculpture, the rough surface suggests the challenges of the distant past. Marks near the middle of the sculpture are placed closer together, mixed with sections of smooth stone, suggesting that the present provides a way of life that is both complex and perhaps less challenging than the past. The upper portion of the sculpture is very smooth, suggesting the many possibilities of the future: what will humans do next?

Details

Title
Past, Present and Future
Type
Sculpture
Date
1991(Install)
Creator
Gernot Kiefer

Location & access

James Short Park

115 4 Avenue SW

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2P 4L6

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Last updated March 20, 2026

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Past, Present and Future

Gernot Kiefer

Gernot Kiefer's limestone sculpture is an artistic representation of the progression of people though time.

About this work

Roughly resembling a human head, this sculpture has marks on its surface, intended to represent the time periods referenced in the work's title: the past, present and future. Near the base of the sculpture, the rough surface suggests the challenges of the distant past. Marks near the middle of the sculpture are placed closer together, mixed with sections of smooth stone, suggesting that the present provides a way of life that is both complex and perhaps less challenging than the past. The upper portion of the sculpture is very smooth, suggesting the many possibilities of the future: what will humans do next?

Details

Title
Past, Present and Future
Type
Sculpture
Date
1991(Install)
Creator
Gernot Kiefer

Location & access

James Short Park

115 4 Avenue SW

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2P 4L6

Publicly accessible
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Hours are subject to change for events or maintenance — please check on-site signage for the most up-to-date information.

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