This sculpture is one of several similar works...but all painted uniquely.
This website (
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"Colorful Sailboat Sculpture in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
This colorful sailboat sculpture that features a scene from the Grand Canal in Venice is the work of artist Ilea Haber. It is one of several painted sailboats sponsored by Art in Public Places that you’ll find along the Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. On the left is the band shell at Huizenga Plaza. It is the scene of frequent outdoor concerts."
This Go Riverwalk Magazine article (
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"The Fort Lauderdale
Wave Wall is depicted in the base of each boat, to give an even deeper connection to the community. To date, more than 100 local artists have come forward to paint
and Bettner is seeking local and national corporations, organizations and individuals to come forward to sponsor the boats. The boats will be finding their way to assorted spots around town, in the parks, public right- of-ways and private landscapes in the City of Fort Lauderdale.
Boat sculptures for Full Sails in Fort Lauderdale will start appearing at select promotional locations in October with
the actual installations starting in January. The public will be given one year to develop a relationship with them and make memories through photos before they will be auctioned to raise much-needed funding for recreational programs created through the Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department.
While Fort Lauderdale has long been known nationally and internationally as a vacation destination for its sun, surf and sand, the allure of a sailing motif public art exhibition in a city that is home to one of the largest international boat shows, in a state that is the Yachting Capital of the World,
is an easy, creative coup. This art project with its seven-foot sailboat sculptures will complement the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show."
The artist for this sculpture is Ilea Haber.