In Ottawa, on both sides of Wellington Street West between Spadina Avenue in the east and Gilchrist Avenue in the west, stand eighteen marble sculptures based on a fire hydrant theme. Officially called 'The Wellington Marbles,' I like to think of them as 'The Hydrants.'
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| Bee Hive |
The plaque describing the sculptures stands on the southeast corner of Wellington Street West and Parkdale Avenue, next to the 'Corn on the Cob' sculpture. I will use descriptive names here to help identify the different pieces but the sculptures, as far as I know, do not have official names.
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| Northwest corner Somerset Street West and Spadian Avenue |
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| Firefighter Boots and Fire Hose |
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| South side of Wellington Street West at junction of Garland Street |
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| Peas in a Pod |
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| Southeast corner Wellington Street West and Irving Avenue |
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| Fiddle Head |
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| North side of Wellington Street West at junction of Fairmont Avenue |
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| Paint Tube |
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| South side of Wellington Avenue West at junction of Merton Street |
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| Early Desktop Computer |
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| Northwest corner Wellington Avenue West and Merton Street |
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| Camera |
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| North side of Wellington Avenue West at junction of Melrose Avenue |
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| Books with Apple |
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| Northwest corner Wellington Street West and Carruthers Avenue |
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| Hot Pepper |
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South side of Wellington Street West about halfway
between McCormick Street and Parkdale Avenue |
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| Corn on the Cob |
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| Southeast corner Wellington Street West and Parkdale Avenue |
THE WELLINGTON MARBLES
Marcus Kucey-Jones & Ryan Lotecki
2010
Marble
Each of the eighteen sculptures commissioned for Wellington Street West playfully captures a fire hydrant from which everyday objects emerge such as local foods, artistic tools, and musical instruments. By representing forms connected to the surrounding neighbourhood, The Wellington Marbles pay tribute to the local history and modern renewal of the community.
Quarried in Carrara, Italy, the marble used for this installation was selected for its fine quality and its association with classical art. In the same vein, the artists offer a series of sculptures representing contemporary imagery as a monument to the urban landscape.
The artistic practices of Kucey-Jones and Lotecki span many media and have brough innovative and imaginitive artwork to communities across Canada and the globe.
Commissioned by the City of Ottawa Public Arts Program
THE WELLINGTON MARBLES
Marcus Kucey-Jones & Ryan Lotecki
2010
Marbre
Chacune des dix-huit sculptures commandées pour la rue Wellington Ouest est une amusante reproduction d'une borne-fontaine dont émergent des objets de tous les jours, notamment des aliments locaux, des outils artistiques et des instruments de musique. En représentant des formes liées au voisinage environnant, The Wellington Marbles rendent hommage à l'histoire locale et au renouveau moderne de la collectivité.
Extrait des carrières de Carrare, en Italie, le marbre utilisé pour cette installation a été choisi pour sa qualité supérieure ainsi que pour son association avec l'art classique. Dans la même veine, les artistes offrent une série de sculptures illustrant l'imagerie contemporaine en tant que monument dédié au paysage de ru urbain.
Les pratiques artistiques de Kucey-Jones et Lotecki, qui font appel à de nombreuses matières, ont donné des œuvres novatrices et pleines d'imagination aux collectivités d'un océan à l'autre et des quatres coins du blobe.
Commandée par la Ville d'Ottawa Programme d'art public
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| Paint Brushes |
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| Northeast corner Wellington Street West and Hamilton Avenue North |
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| Garlic |
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| Southwest corner Wellington Street West and Hinton Avenue North |
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| Top Hat |
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| Southwest corner Wellington Street West and Holland Avenue |
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| Asparagus |
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| Northeast corner Wellington Street West and Huron Avenue North |
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| Teddy Bear in Safety Chair |
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| Northwest corner Wellington Street West and Caroline Avenue |
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| Gourd |
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| South side of Wellington Street West at the junction of Smirle Avenue |
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| Artichoke |
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| North side of Wellington Street West at the junction of Clarendon Avenue |
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| Piano Keyboard |
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| North side of Wellington Street West at the junction of Hampton Avenue |
