Artist: Derek Besant 

Besant has created a series of photo-based water portraits of local Calgarians. Besant uses his imagery as a metaphor for humans' relationship with the life-sustaining Bow River. The larger-than-life water portraits  will appear on Calgary Transit vehicles and outdoor billboards throughout the city. Besant worked with project partners, The Pattison Outdoor Group and Calgary Transit to realize this project across the city.

From June through September, six Public Art events in Calgary will give citizens and visitors the opportunity to celebrate and reflect upon the precious Bow River. Each event will feature a different artist and provide an artistic opportunity to experience the Bow River and think about its importance as a life-sustaining resource.

For information on all six events, visit www.calgary.ca/bow