Indigenous artwork in Gordie Howe International Bridge project [Video]

An Indigenous art piece is currently being installed at the Gordie Howe International Bridge project.

The art piece, called Aazhoge, is a 10-foot-high free-standing sculpture. According to the team with the Gordie Howe International Bridge, it’s a contemporary reflection of the culture and traditions of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, emphasizing local Anishinaabe First Nations.

“I was pleased to have been selected to create an artwork for the Gordie Howe international Bridge project, as it offers an opportune exploration of liminality, a cornerstone of my artistic practice,” said Michael Belmore, the artist of the piece.

“Whether walking through a forest, or travelling across a bridge, as humans we are constantly observing our surroundings, creating connections between the things around us, looking for patterns, signs or even messages. In creating this sculpture, I aim to make linkages to nature and industry, both past and present.”

Michael Belmore stands in front of his …