Nighthawk - Edmond, OK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hamquilter
N 35° 40.418 W 097° 29.121
14S E 637077 N 3948807
One of well over a hundred pieces of outdoor art on display throughout Edmond.
Waymark Code: WMP3E7
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 06/23/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 12

"Nighthawk" is a life sized bronze sculpture of a chicken hawk, sculpted by Paul Rhymer, known for his work with animals and birds. We all know the well-known theme from the musical "Oklahoma!" - Hawks making lazy circles in the sky.... John Ross Elementary has a before and after school activities program called Nighthawk Hangout.

This sculpture was purchased by the John Ross Elementary PTO in commemoration of their 25 years of service to the school district. The hawk is in the process of landing, with its wings unfurled up and back, and its claws stretched out to make contact with the ground. His body is leaning to the right, as he swoops down to land.

The nighthawk is preparing to land on a concrete pillar. At the base of this base, a bronze plaque reads:

NIGHTHAWK
By Paul Rhymer
Purchased by
John Ross Elementary PTO
Celebrating 25 years
Partnering with
Edmond Visual Arts Commission
May 2014

Paul Rhymer website: http://rhymerstudio.com/Gallery/Birds/chickenhawk.html

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Nghthawk

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Paul Rhymer

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: May 2014

Materials used: Bronze

Location: John Ross Elementary School

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