Reclining Figure (Dennis)
Reclining Figure is a piece of public art exhibited in Vancouver's Dude Chilling Park since 1991.
Created by Denman Island-based Michael Dennis, it is considered "a famous East Vancouver icon" as well as a "focal point of the neighbourhood." [1][2][3]
"Reclining Figure" has featured in Guelph Park since the 1991, leading to its facetious name, Dude Chilling Park. Initially carved in cedar, the original decayed and was replaced by a bronze cast in 2019, thanks in part to several community fundraising activities.[4][5][6][7][8] An "update" of this sculpture was also exhibited at Van Dusen Gardens in a wood sculpture exhibit in 2013.[9]
References
- ^ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/wood-sculptures-celebrate-roots-at-vandusen-gardens-1.1380771.
- ^ Owen, Brenna (August 19, 2019). "Vancouver's 'Dude Chilling' statue exemplifies accessible public art". British Columbia.
- ^ Steil, John; Stalker, Aileen (April 2, 2009). "Public Art in Vancouver: Angels Among Lions". TouchWood Editions – via Google Books.
- ^ "Vancouver's 'dude chilling' statue exemplifies accessible public art". Vancouver Is Awesome.
- ^ Canada, P. M. N. (August 17, 2019). "Recast in bronze, 'The Dude' statue returns to Vancouver's Guelph Park | National Post".
- ^ https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/the-dude-set-to-return-to-east-vancouver-where-he-really-ties-the-park-together/
- ^ https://www.vancourier.com/community/fundraiser-aims-to-return-dude-chilling-park-s-resident-dude-1.23796350
- ^ https://www.cbc.ca/radio/q/blog/freshly-bronzed-dude-finally-returns-to-vancouver-s-dude-chilling-park-1.5253490
- ^ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/wood-sculptures-celebrate-roots-at-vandusen-gardens-1.1380771