Reclining Figure (Dennis) Explained
Reclining Figure is a piece of public art exhibited in Vancouver's Guelph 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 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]
Notes and References
- Web site: 2013-06-20 . Wood sculptures celebrate roots at VanDusen Gardens . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220813214949/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/wood-sculptures-celebrate-roots-at-vandusen-gardens-1.1380771 . 2022-08-13 . Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
- Web site: Vancouver's 'Dude Chilling' statue exemplifies accessible public art. Brenna. Owen. August 19, 2019. British Columbia.
- Book: Public Art in Vancouver: Angels Among Lions. John. Steil. Aileen. Stalker. April 2, 2009. TouchWood Editions. 9781894898799. Google Books.
- Web site: Vancouver's 'dude chilling' statue exemplifies accessible public art. Vancouver Is Awesome.
- News: Recast in bronze, 'The Dude' statue returns to Vancouver's Guelph Park | National Post. P. M. N.. Canada. National Post. August 17, 2019.
- Web site: The Dude returns to East Vancouver, where he really ties the park together. 2020-08-19. Vancouver Sun. en-CA.
- Web site: Kerr. Jessica. Fundraiser aims to return Dude Chilling Park's resident dude. 2020-08-19. Vancouver Courier.
- Web site: Freshly bronzed 'Dude' finally returns to Vancouver's Dude Chilling Park. CBC. 20 August 2019. 13 May 2023.
- News: Wood sculptures celebrate roots at VanDusen Gardens. CBC News. 21 June 2013 . 13 May 2023.
