Under the Helmet

Ilan Sandler

Under the Helmet is a large aluminum sculpture of a firefighter's helmet, constructed from the characteristics of retired City of Calgary Fire hoses.

About this work

While visually simple in form, the artwork speaks to the complex relationships and dependencies that exist among firefighters and their equipment; fusing the personal protection the helmet offers and the uniform it represents into a monument to the profession. During his research into the firefighting community, the artist was taken with the significance this piece of equipment holds to members of the Calgary Fire Department. The helmet distinguishes the individuality of the firefighter while symbolizing membership on a team, and represents the challenges and the rewards firefighters experience while under the helmet.

Details

Title
Under the Helmet
Type
Sculpture
Creator
Ilan Sandler(Artist)

Location & access

Windsor Park Fire Station

5536 4 Street SW

Calgary, Alberta, CA

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

Under the Helmet

Ilan Sandler

Under the Helmet is a large aluminum sculpture of a firefighter's helmet, constructed from the characteristics of retired City of Calgary Fire hoses.

About this work

While visually simple in form, the artwork speaks to the complex relationships and dependencies that exist among firefighters and their equipment; fusing the personal protection the helmet offers and the uniform it represents into a monument to the profession. During his research into the firefighting community, the artist was taken with the significance this piece of equipment holds to members of the Calgary Fire Department. The helmet distinguishes the individuality of the firefighter while symbolizing membership on a team, and represents the challenges and the rewards firefighters experience while under the helmet.

Details

Title
Under the Helmet
Type
Sculpture
Creator
Ilan Sandler(Artist)

Location & access

Windsor Park Fire Station

5536 4 Street SW

Calgary, Alberta, CA

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