Look!: Giraffe Sculptures in Lakeview

We've heard that this pair of giraffe sculptures on Elaine St. and Roscoe Ave. are made from old bumpers. We've also heard they are by a local sculptor. Anyone have some hard facts for us?

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http://www.contemporaryartworkshop.org/artists/kearney/kearney.html

posted by anord on 2006-05-09 13:55:55

Yes, it was a local sculptor, whose name escapes me. There are a lot of these animals lurking across the area from Hyde to Highland Parks...

posted by DN on 2006-05-09 13:57:05

As a graduate of Francis Parker I'm proud to say that Kearney too attended the Clark and Webster school that houses at least a dozen of his smaller works throughout the school grounds and buildings.

posted by Julian on 2006-05-09 14:00:38

If I'm not mistaken, I believe he is the same sculptor who created the Wizard of Oz characters in Oz Park...

posted by MikeH on 2006-05-09 14:04:16

Doesn't he usually have a booth at the Old Town Art Fair, too?

posted by Kathryn on 2006-05-09 14:55:53

Kathryn-

Just a heads up- your link (in your name) is missing the "c" in flickr...

posted by Julian on 2006-05-09 15:03:11

Also, a certain semi-famous reality show designer likes to stand on them. (scroll down)

http://santinorice.com/2006/03/special-edition-santino-vs-lacko-shirt.html

posted by Joanna on 2006-05-09 15:13:03

LOVE them! However brings to mind how they'd do in an electrical storm. Using them to get out of the rain might not be the best idea, eh?

posted by redrobinrockn in Mo. on 2006-05-09 23:34:57

I live on this street and there is a nanny goat at the opposite end of the street as well. There is a placard on the goat statue with more information. I love walking past these everyday!

posted by B-Dizz on 2006-12-08 13:56:44