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Neil, T. J.,
Olson, Dusty,
Animal -- Ape
Architecture -- Vehicle
Outdoor Sculpture -- Vermont -- Leicester
Sculpture
Queen Connie of Concrete, (sculpture).
Artist:
Neil, T. J., sculptor.
Olson, Dusty, assistant.
Title:
Queen Connie of Concrete, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Queen Kong, (sculpture).
Dates:
July 1987. Dedicated July 24, 1987.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Gorilla: concrete and reinforced steel; 1986 Volkswagen car; Base: concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 19 x 5 x 3 1/2 ft.; Base: approx. 2 x 9 x 8 1/2 ft. (16 tons).
Inscription:
(On gorilla's back, just above waist level:) T.J. Neil/1987 signed
Description:
"Large scale gorilla standing completely erect on a two-tiered base sculpted to look like large flat rocks. The gorilla's left proper arm extends overhead and holds a concrete platform on which sits a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle car. The gorilla, platform and base are painted predominantly gray/black and white, minimal red accents on facial area. Volkswagen retains factory-finished gold color. Its parking lights are wired for illumination after dark."
Subject:
Animal -- Ape
Architecture -- Vehicle -- Automobile
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Vermont -- Leicester
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by O'Neil, Joan C., R.D. 2, Box 2279, Brandon, Vermont 05733
Located Pioneer Auto Sales, U.S. Route 7, Leicester, Vermont
Remarks:
IAS files contain related articles from Valley Voice Vol XIV No. 4, July 28, 1987, pg. 1, 15, and the Rutland Herald, (Rutland, VT) Section D, Jan. 20, 1991, pg. 1, 2. discussing zoning controversies for this art work/sign. The piece was commissioned by Joan Cameron O'Neil, owner of Pioneer Auto Sales.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Vermont survey 1992.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Note:
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Repository:
Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Control Number:
IAS VT000024
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Inventory of American Sculpture
VT000024
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