Elephant Bird - Oslo, Norway
N 59° 54.517 E 010° 44.224
32V E 597149 N 6642508
The "Elephant Bird" sculpture consists of an abstract combination of an elephant and a bird. It is located at the Akershus Fortress in Oslo, Norway, and is part of the Akershus Fortress Sculpture Trail that features sculptures created by children.
Waymark Code: WMPDN9
Location: Oslo, Norway
Date Posted: 08/13/2015
Views: 7
The statue appears to be made of clay and is painted in bright primary colors (red, white, blue, and yellow). The creature appears to be sitting on its rump. It has a yellow, almost turtle-shaped head with bulging white eyes. It has a blue torso, with white wings stretched out to its side, and four red elephant-like legs.
A sign by the sculpture reads:
"AKERSHUS FORTRESS SCULPTURE TRAIL
Elephant Bird
The jury's verdict:
A lovely, strange and colourful object. The combination of the impossible -- and elephant and a bird -- is fascinating. Something new and exciting arises. It looks a bit sad, but loves its colours.
Designed: Marius Bødtker-Lund.
(Primary three, Spetalen after-school club (Råde), 2011/2012 school year)
Responsible for the project:
Sparebankstiftelsen DNB in cooperation with Kulturhuset Quithus
This sculpture is a work of art. Please show consideration."
Title: Elephant Bird
Artist: Marius Bødtker-Lund
Media (materials) used: Clay
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Akershus Fortress
Date of creation or placement: 2011/2012
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