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I think we've had this theme before and I used artificial flowers. Today I know these photos are stretching the theme somewhat but these certainly are not real.
Every so often the BC Lions Society for Children for Disabilities has a fund raiser in which they invite sponsors for local artists to decorate one of the same life sized fibreglass moulds and the results are displayed around the city of Vancouver. After a time the artistic pieces are auctioned off to raise funds for their various projects. The first of these public art projects in 2004 was called Orcas in the City and raised over $800,000. This colourful one is still displayed outside the Easter Seal House which is their headquarters.
Orca who Dances with the Aurora Lights
by Jerry Whitehead
In 2006 the project was called Spirit Bears in the City and raised over $1,000,000
Darth Bear by Judson Beaumont
Bear-leve in Magic, by Penny Martin
Every so often the BC Lions Society for Children for Disabilities has a fund raiser in which they invite sponsors for local artists to decorate one of the same life sized fibreglass moulds and the results are displayed around the city of Vancouver. After a time the artistic pieces are auctioned off to raise funds for their various projects. The first of these public art projects in 2004 was called Orcas in the City and raised over $800,000. This colourful one is still displayed outside the Easter Seal House which is their headquarters.
Orca who Dances with the Aurora Lightsby Jerry Whitehead
In 2006 the project was called Spirit Bears in the City and raised over $1,000,000
Darth Bear by Judson Beaumont
Bear-leve in Magic, by Penny MartinThe current project is Eagles in the City and it's worth while clicking the link to see what the artists have done this time. I think they have really gone all out.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE
17 comments:
My first thought when I saw these pictures (apart from just a general enthusiasm about their niftyness) was that I wished I lived in a city where art like that went up. Then I thought for half a second and realized that I do (Burlington, Vermont). As a matter of fact, I think I just missed the annual Art Walk, because I occupy myself with too many things to be able to get to events. Montpelier, Vermont, where I work, has an annual public bicycle sculpture event. I think my favorite is the cluster of towering unicycles outside the state house.
I enjoyed the pictures; keep 'em coming!
Those may look artificial but they are indeed great work! I love that Darth Vader one most Jams. :)
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A good one for the theme, you were right the eagles were well worth a look :-)
What a great fundraiser and I love the shots you included for this theme. Happy weekend.
great project and wonderful images. perfect for hte theme.
Lovely. Have a nice weekend JMB.
What a great idea for a great cause! The art is so beautiful! And nice take on the theme!
Happy weekend!
Lovely take for this week's theme.
Happy weekend!
Hi JMB --
The orca looks like a dolphin but is very cool otherwise. Love the bears! :D
Wonderful project! love your shots for the theme, the orca is beautiful and so is its name, too!
Happy weekend :)
Darth bear is so cute! :) What a wonderful project!
My PH:
http://teacherjulie.com/2009/08/15/gasp-a-giant-lion/
I love the bears, especially Darth Bear!
Happy weekend!
now that's a creative take...i love them all!..
Have a wonderful weekend!
Pearl @ VU
I love that Orca! Brilliant!
A good initiative . I like the dolphin balloon best.
This sort of thing adds such colour and life to a city too. Love them all.
It will not be easy creating that many fibreglass moulds
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