Gato Jirafo - San Juan, Puerto Rico
Posted by: neoc1
N 18° 27.936 W 066° 07.103
19Q E 804348 N 2044124
The Gato Jirafo (Cat-Giraffe) is located in the Parque De La Cathedral (Park of the Cathedral) opposite San Juan Bautista Cathedral in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Waymark Code: WMGMTH
Location: Puerto Rico
Date Posted: 03/21/2013
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Several of Jorge Zeno's delightful signature fantasy animal sculptures are located in this park in a busy area of Old San Juan. This 5' tall bronze sculpture depicts a cat with the neck of a giraffe and a bird-like tail. The animal is wearing swim goggles and a bow-tie. It stands on massive paws on a 2' high rectangular concrete base. its body is decorated with crescents, stars and other assorted symbols.
A bronze plaque on the north side of the base is inscribed in Spanish:
Proyecto de Arte Urbano Municipio de San Juan
Sila M. Calderone, Alcaldesa
GATO JIRAFO
Jorge Zeno, artista
DICIEMBRE DEL ANO 2000
English translation:
Urban Art Project Municipality of San Juan
Sila M. Calderone, Mayor
CAT GIRAFFE
Jorge Zeno, artist
DECEMBER OF THE YEAR 2000