Public Art

Arc de Triomphe

A textured, abstract sculpture stands on a round stone base. The sculpture features irregular, jagged forms with a mix of gray and white colors, creating a dynamic, three-dimensional appearance. It has a layered top that resembles ruffled edges, with figures extending in various directions. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the artwork.

Jacques Huet, Arc de Triomphe, 1967. Aluminum. SFU Art Collection. Gift of Jacqueline Brien, 1999.

Forest Pagoda #3

Alan Wood, Forest Pagoda #3, 1990. Oil and mixed media on canvas and wood. SFU Art Collection. Gift of Steven Bronfman, 2003.

Insurgent Message for Canada

A poster featuring bold red text on a white background that reads, "IMPERIAL CANADA WHERE IS YOUR STATUS CARD?" Below this, in smaller font, it states "INSURGENT MESSAGES FOR CANADA HOCK E AYE VI EDGAR HEAP OF BIRDS 2006." At the bottom, it indicates the exhibit details: "Edgar Heap of Birds Insurgent Messages for Canada Oct. 12 - Dec. 1 grunt gallery 350 East 2nd Ave. www.grunt.bc.ca" against a black background.

Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds, Insurgent Message for Canada, 2006. Digital print on paper. SFU Art Collection. Purchase, 2008.

North Face

A large, abstract sculpture in an orange-pink hue stands against a textured gray concrete wall. The sculpture features various rounded and cylindrical shapes, with a prominent vertical element at the top and wider forms at the base. The ground below the sculpture consists of concrete steps leading up to it. The sky above is predominantly blue with a few clouds.

Peter Hide, North Face, 1989–1990. Welded steel, stain, varnish. SFU Art Collection. Gift of David M. Campbell, 1982.

Mosaic Mural

A vibrant mosaic featuring a large, central red circle with black outlines, set against a dark blue background. Below the circle, there are vertical brown and red stripes adorned with circular blue and green shapes, contributing to the artwork's abstract design. The overall composition combines bright colors and geometric patterns.

Gordon Smith, Mosaic Mural, 1964, Venetian tile. SFU Art Collection. Commissioned, 1964.

Oh, How I Long For Home

Marianne Nicholson, Oh, How I Long For Home, 2016. Neon. SFU Art Collection. Gift of the artist, 2016.

Teen BC

A white sculpture of a mask, featuring black markings on the surface. The mask holds wooden objects resembling blades, with three rounded wooden forms extending upwards. A decorative band with fur and beads encircles the forehead area, with small metallic objects protruding from the lower half. The sculpture is displayed on a black stand against a dark background.

Nate Woodbury, Teen BC, 2005. Wood, metal, fur, paint, newspaper, and tape. SFU Art Collection. Gift of SFU Anti-Colonialism Society, 2005.

On the Beach

A group of five bronze sculptures is arranged in a modern outdoor setting. Each sculpture depicts abstract, rounded human forms in various reclining poses, resting on a smooth, light-colored concrete surface. The background features greenery, including trees and a body of water, with a building visible in the distance.

Geert Maas, On the Beach, n.d., bronze. SFU Art Collection. Purchase, 2000.

Bear Mother

A large, sculpted head with pronounced features and textured hair sits on a tall, rectangular pedestal. The head has an expressionless face, with large, almond-shaped eyes and a small mouth. The sculpture is displayed in a glass enclosure, with a dark background that contrasts with the lighter materials of the head and pedestal.

Bill Reid, Bear Mother, 1991. Plaster on marble pedestal. SFU Art Collection. Gift of Allan and Faigie Waisman, 2002.

Dogfish Woman

A large, stylized sculpture of a face, made of white stone, is displayed on a rectangular pedestal. The face features prominent eyes, a defined nose, and a mouth with a slight smile. The figure is adorned with a headdress that includes circular designs. The background has glass elements that suggest an indoor exhibition space.

Bill Reid, Dogfish Woman, 1991. Plaster on marble pedestal. SFU Art Collection. Gift of Allan and Faigie Waisman, 2002.  

Theatres of the World

A large, colorful abstract mural is displayed on a wall, featuring geometric shapes and patterns in various colors, including red, yellow, blue, and gold. The mural is contrasted against a background of silver and gray tones. In the foreground, there is a textured gray carpet, along with a concrete pillar and a white table-like structure. Natural light streams in from a window, illuminating the scene.

Buell Mullen, Theatres of the World, 1964-65. Mixed media (stainless steel, nickel, gem stones, paint. SFU Art Collection. Gift of International Nickel, 1965.

Untitled (Ed)

A man with short, light hair and a slight smile holds a pipe in his mouth. He is wearing a black sweater and is positioned against a background of dark wood bookshelves filled with books. To the right, a large blue shape includes a white triangular figure and the letter "K." The overall composition contrasts the portrait with the bold graphic elements.

Ken Lum, Untitled (Ed), 1984. C-print on coloured plexiglass, H-40 W-76 D-3 inches, Gift of E.M. Gibson Inc., 2008.