Girl in a Wetsuit
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Girl in a Wetsuit by Elek Imredy in Vancouver, Canada in 2007 | |
| Artist | Elek Imredy |
|---|---|
| Year | 1972 |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Material | Bronze |
| Location | Vancouver |
Girl in a Wetsuit is a life size bronze sculpture by Elek Imredy of a woman in a wetsuit,[1] located on a rock in the water along the north side of Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Description
The bronze sculpture depicts a friend of Imredy's, Debra Harrington, in a wetsuit with flippers on her feet and a mask on her forehead.[2]
Controversy
Although some believe it was a replica of Copenhagen's The Little Mermaid, the creator stated:
I didn't believe we should have a copy of the mermaid. She is rightfully a symbol of Copenhagen... I proposed to have a life-size scuba diver seated there. At that time scuba diving was getting quite popular here in Vancouver and, just as important, I didn't know of any similar sculpture anywhere in the world. It was a new idea… There was tremendous opposition and great controversy. I still don't know why..[2]
See also
References
- ↑ http://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/imredy-elek-1912-1994
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Girl in a Wetsuit". City of Vancouver. Retrieved December 30, 2012.
External links
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Coordinates: 49°18′09″N 123°07′33″W / 49.302621°N 123.125925°W