Breakaway - Calgary, Alberta
N 51° 07.839 W 114° 00.574
11U E 709227 N 5668606
"Breakaway" by Robert Keith Spaith, is a sculpture located on the Calgary International Airport's arrival level. It consists of five unique, energetic and powerful horses rising from the floor in a cyclic movement as a symbol of Calgary.
Waymark Code: WMGDD1
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 02/18/2013
Views: 21
"Breakaway" by Robert Keith Spaith, is a sculpture located on the Calgary International Airport's arrival level. It consists of five unique, energetic and powerful horses rising from the floor in a cyclic movement as a symbol of Calgary.
It measures 18' X 10' X 10'. It is freely available to the public for viewing.
According to the sculptor's website, the objective was to create a sculpture about Calgary, its physical character, its spirit, essence and style using the horse as metaphor. As a symbol the horse is universally synonymous with energy. Collectively the horses represent the Rocky Mountains, a connection to Calgary 's western horizon. The carousel-like motion and arrangement of the horses is inviting. Directionally, these horses have the strength, spirit and maturity to continually run into the wind. They evoke the spirit of risk and optimism that makes Calgary unique and original.
The sculpture suggests different aspects of Calgary depending upon the viewing position. The playful bucking horse interacts with the other horses while the walls of the sculpture convey a slight mystery and suspense as the horses dissolve and emerge from the rock walls toward the lead horse. The lead horse offers a wish of good luck with the proverbial horseshoe while making a sharp change in direction. The rush of this horse landing is like the arrival of the Chinook Winds and a sudden change of luck.
It was dedicated in 2004.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Breakaway
Figure Type: Animal
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Robert Keith Spaith
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2004
Materials used: silver nitrate patina on bronze
Location: Calgary International Airport
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