Menu

Topics

Connect

Comments

Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.

White pelican mural adorns Saskatoon’s Sid Buckwold Bridge

Saskatoon artist Jerry Rugg’s white pelican mural adorns abutment wall on Sid Buckwold Bridge. Brice Perkins / Global News

Saskatoon’s Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge has received a colourful makeover.

Story continues below advertisement

Jerry Rugg, also known as BirdO, has created an aerosol mural on the abutment wall by the South Saskatchewan River in River Landing.

READ MORE: Remai Modern art gallery unveils new look

The daily email you need for 's top news stories.

The piece, titled “River Reflection,” is a surreal depiction of his childhood memories from along the riverfront, including his love of the white pelican.

The art installation is part of the city’s placemaker program, which saw eight installations go up around the city during 2016.

The installation has received a lot of positive attention, especially on social media.

READ MORE: Southern Alberta grain bin turned into historical art piece

River Reflection will remain in place for three years.

Jacqueline Wilson contributed to this story

Advertisement
Advertisement

You are viewing an Accelerated Mobile Webpage.

View Original Article