Talus Dome

SeenApr 2023

Ball-Nogues Studio · 2012 · Edmonton

Photo: Talusdome (CC BY-SA 4.0), 2020-06-16. Resized, full frame.

Talus Dome is a mound of mirrored stainless-steel spheres beside Edmonton's Quesnell Bridge. Ball-Nogues Studio made the sculpture as an abstract geological form that reflects the surrounding road, sky and weather. Source Source Source Checked

Seen Apr 2023 — evidence dated 2023-04-09. The dated source documents this sighting; it does not establish present condition. Source Reported

💡 4 things to know

A manufactured rock pileThe artists describe an abstract mountain drawn from geological engineering concepts. Source Checked
Hundreds of mirrorsEdmonton Arts Council says nearly 1,000 steel spheres reflect the surrounding landscape. Source Checked
Built for motionThe studio says passing drivers, cyclists and pedestrians become part of the reflected scene. Source Checked
There is a hatchTaproot confirmed a maintenance hatch after a man was rescued from inside in April 2023. Source Reported

📍 Where it is

Quesnell Bridge and Whitemud Drive · Edmonton, Canada Source Checked

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🗓️ Sightings

202016 Jun
Talus Dome photographed at dusk
20239 Apr
Emergency crews rescued a person from inside
202318 Apr
Arts Council confirmed a maintenance hatch

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✅ The facts

Artist: Ball-Nogues Studio Source Checked
Date: 2012 Source Checked
Material: Stainless steel Source Checked
Form: Abstracted talus mound Source Checked
Location: Quesnell Bridge and Whitemud Drive Source Checked
Maintenance hatch: Edmonton Arts Council confirmed its existence to Taproot on 18 April 2023. Source Reported

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