Aerodynamic Forms in Space

Aerodynamic Forms in Space is a 35-foot stainless steel sculpture at the Georgia Street entrance of Stanley Park featuring components shaped like a blue elastic band, a red propeller, and adjustable wheels mounted on a display base. The elements are arranged to suggest disassembled toy parts.

The stainless steel work was commissioned by the City of Vancouver in 2010 as part of the Olympic and Paralympic Public Art Program for the Winter Games. It was created during this period as a public artwork for the global event.

The work references photographs of misassembled toy glider parts captured by the artist in 1977, linking childhood memories to large-scale art. This connection between everyday objects and monumental scale creates an accessible entry point for visitors to engage with the piece.

The sculpture sits at the Georgia Street entrance of Stanley Park near the Coal Harbour Seawall and is easily reached by multiple public transportation options. The open-air location allows visits at any time without admission restrictions.

The artist employed specific paint techniques to make the metallic components resemble balsa wood, creating an intentional visual paradox. This illusion is subtle yet becomes a defining characteristic of the piece.