Linotype Wapiti - Castlegar, British Columbia - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

This is a most impressive sculpture, made entirely from a 1913 Linotype printing press. Throughout its transformation it was called the "Rebirth Project". You can read the story of the transformation, including pictures of it disassembled parts and of the Linotype printing press in its entirety. (visit link)

The wapiti (elk) stands 7 feet tall. This amazing accomplishment was by artist: Carl Sean McMahon

Linotype Wapiti was part of the 2011 Castlegar Sculpture Walk and winner of the People's Choice Award and is now on permanent display.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Linotype Wapiti Figure Type: Animal Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Carl Sean McMahon Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2011 Materials used: 1913 linotype printing press parts Location: Castlegar Airport

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