Animals in Pools facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Animals in Pools |
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Depiction of a mother bear fishing for her two cubs, pictured on a snowy day in Portland, Oregon in 2003
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| Artist | Georgia Gerber |
| Year | 1986 |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Location | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| 45°31′08″N 122°40′42″W / 45.518910°N 122.678241°W | |
| Owner | City of Portland and Multnomah County Public Art Collection courtesy of the Regional Arts & Culture Council |
Animals in Pools is a cool series of fountains and bronze sculptures. These artworks show different animals from the Pacific Northwest. They were designed by an American artist named Georgia Gerber. You can find them in Portland, Oregon, in the United States.
The series was put in place in 1986. This happened during big changes related to building the MAX Light Rail system. Different groups helped pay for these sculptures. These included the Downtown Merchants Local Improvement District, TriMet, and the United States Department of Transportation. The sculptures were given to the city as gifts. They are now part of the City of Portland and Multnomah County Public Art Collection. This collection is managed by the Regional Arts & Culture Council.
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Discovering "Animals in Pools"
What are the "Animals in Pools"?
Animals in Pools is a collection of ten trough-style fountains. It also includes twenty-five life-size bronze sculptures. These sculptures show animals that live in the Pacific Northwest region. Artist Georgia Gerber created them. They were installed in 1986. This was part of the updates made when the MAX Light Rail was being built.
Where can you find these animal sculptures?
The sculptures were placed in downtown Portland. They are on the block between Southwest Yamhill and Morrison Streets. They are also between Southwest Fifth and Sixth Avenues. These artworks are part of the City of Portland and Multnomah County Public Art Collection. This collection is looked after by the Regional Arts & Culture Council.
What makes these sculptures special?
Georgia Gerber described Animals in Pools as "art for the people." She wanted the art to be interactive. This means people can get close to it and enjoy it. She hoped it would bring a bit of Pacific Northwest wildlife to downtown Portland. She wanted it to be fun and unexpected.
The animals shown in the sculptures include:
- A mother bear fishing for her two cubs
- Beavers
- Deer
- Ducks
- Otters
- Seals
The fountains run all day during the spring, summer, and fall seasons.
