Wind Dancer - Orlando, FL
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catcarlson
N 28° 36.126 W 081° 12.153
17R E 480196 N 3163919
A statue of Pegasus outside of the Burnett Honors College at UCF.
Waymark Code: WM13YKW
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/14/2021
Views: 7
Wind Dancer is a statue located on the campus of the University of Central Florida. The aluminum-sheet sculpture is a representation of the Pegasus, which is UCF's academic mascot.
The sculpture was purchased by UCF in 2007. The statue was created by UCF graduate Mindy Colton and funded by BHC alumnus Jeff Douglass.
The sculpture itself has come to be a mascot of sorts for the Burnett Honors College, which is located nearby.
In fall 2015, the statue was vandalized when an unknown man attempted to climb on top of it, damaging the mount and bending much of the mane. The statue was repaired by a team of engineering students and given a sturdier mount.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Wind Dancer
Figure Type: Fantasy creature
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Mindy Colton
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2007
Materials used: Aluminum
Location: University of Central Florida
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