The Heights

Material: Corten Steel

Dimensions: 12.5 M x 7.8 M x 7M

Commissioner: City of Toronto and Duke Heights BIA
Location: City of Toronto (intersection of Finch Ave. West and Keele St)

Location: Corner of Finch Ave West and Keele St, Toronto, Canada

The Heights is a partial representation of the Elia Public School that once stood on the northeast corner of Keele St and Finch Ave West, rendered in Corten steel and cantilevered forty feet above the ground. With its innovative use of symbolic architecture, The Heightshighlights the continuity between the past and the present. The sculpture evokes the history of the Keele and Finch area while celebrating the vibrant future of the community. This large-scale artwork incites a conversation around the evolution of the neighbourhood from its semi-rural history, to its life as an industrial centre, to the rapidly expanding urban centre that residents experience today. The Heights is specifically designed to enhance the experience of commuters along Keele Street and Finch Avenue West, whether they are viewing the artwork from a passing car, the sidewalk below, or the bike lanes.

Photo Credit: Geoff Fitzgerald