Public Art in Chicago
Good art in public places is one of the hallmarks of a great city. Here are images of sculptures, monuments, memorials, murals, reliefs, fountains and amenities at public places in Chicago... A Blog dedicated to the Sculpture Community of Chicago... Past, Present and Future... Please do not use any image without written permission.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Fun Time with Preston Jackson..
One of the recent work of Preston Jackson has been this Sperm Whale sculpture, on the theme of "Save Our Planet". It's not complete, as yet. I really wanted to see it, in the process of being made. So yesterday, I drove to Peoria, to Preston's studio, to see the work in progress.. I saw Preston work on it... and after sometime, it was time for some fun... Preston Jackson calls this sculpture Moby Dick, the Whale; and tries to be a character from Herman Melville novel.. One with the harpoon..
Preston at work..
Love this scale model of a Sperm Whale. If you are wondering, Yes, It's in Preston Jackson's hands.. He made it, for this sculpture..
The draft..
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3 comments:
You are Very Lucky indeed!
I have never seen a better Captain Ahab in my life. So much violence in that sweet little face!
LOL Terry! Well said!
Preston was keen at knowing your reaction on these photos..
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