Last Lecture Mary Ellen Tyler | Urban Fringe: The disappearing cultural landscapes of the Calgary

Based on a selection of paintings and photography that SAPL Landscape Architecture and Planning Professor Mary-Ellen Tyler has completed over the last 25 years; this show presents glimpses of cultural landscapes in the Calgary area that no longer exist. It is a ‘metaphor’ for the ephemeral and ever changing nature of ‘place’ and human experience. It is also, in recognition of Dr. Tyler’s retirement after 25 years at the University of Calgary. The accompanying show opening presentation explores the meaning of cultural landscape and its temporal and ephemeral nature in the context of ‘place making’ in the design professions.