Paja-Soar-Us, (sculpture).

Paja-Soar-Us, (sculpture).

Ashman, Stuart, sculptor.

Paja-Soar-Us, (sculpture).

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Ponderosa pine, painted, hardwood dowels, telephone pole glass insulators and black marbles.

Approx. H. 6 ft. 6 in. x W. 6 ft. x L. 12 ft.

(On plaque on front:) PAJA-SOAR-US/CREATED BY STUART ASHMAN AND THE/STUDENTS OF PAJARITO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/1994/COMMISSIONED FOR THE PUBLIC ART IN LOCAL SCHOOLS PROGRAM OF THE/NEW MEXICO ARTS DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS unsigned

Eight-legged dinosaur has a diagonal ridged back. The four sets of legs get progressively taller in the direction of the dinosaur's head. The sculpture is painted blue, violet and yellow.

Animal -- Other -- Dinosaur

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Mexico -- Albuquerque

Pajarito Elementary School, 2701 Don Felipe S.W., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87105

Commissioned for the Public Art in Local Schools Program of the New Mexico Arts Division of the Office of Cultural Affairs. The project was initiated through the Pajarito Elementary School's enrichment teacher Audrey Chavez. Parents and teachers participated in the work's design and siting, and students assisted with the fabrication. IAS files include the final narrative report for the project.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Mexico survey, 1995.

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