Pictures from Phoenix and sometimes from the surrounding cities that make up the "Valley of the Sun"
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Bodacious
While on my walk on Main Street in Scottsdale I ran into "Bodacious" a sculpture of white oak and steel by artist Jamie Burnes. He does look bodacious, doesn't he?
Bodacious was a bucking bull that was said to be almost never ridden, and so mean that he was retired early. I have seen videos of him in action and it was quite something to see. Perhaps this is a tribute to him. I like this kind of sculpture.
He's coming apart at the seams and still manages to have a sort of smile on his face! This is a great sculpture, sure to evince smiles and good feelings. I think it's partly because of the way the hoof goes up and back on his right leg.
I have missed him. I see the sidewalk marking for the Art Walk in the background. We need to go on the Art Walk when they start up again after the summer.
And sorta cute!
ReplyDeleteVery well done. Really cool.
ReplyDeleteBodacious was a bucking bull that was said to be almost never ridden, and so mean that he was retired early. I have seen videos of him in action and it was quite something to see. Perhaps this is a tribute to him.
ReplyDeleteI like this kind of sculpture.
That's no bull!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!
ReplyDeleteHe does look pretty awesome!
ReplyDeleteHe's coming apart at the seams and still manages to have a sort of smile on his face! This is a great sculpture, sure to evince smiles and good feelings. I think it's partly because of the way the hoof goes up and back on his right leg.
ReplyDeleteI have missed him. I see the sidewalk marking for the Art Walk in the background. We need to go on the Art Walk when they start up again after the summer.
ReplyDeleteA friendly bull. You have lots of good art out there.
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeleteBodacious indeed!
ReplyDeleteHe's a bodacious beauty Sharon, I just wanted to say 'bodacious' once more!! Well captured here.
ReplyDeleteThis kind of sculpture is very attractive.
ReplyDelete"Does this sheet metal make my hips look big?" No, he's a guy. He would never even worry about such a thing. :)
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