Reclining Figure

Reclining Figure is a piece of public art exhibited in Vancouver's Dude Chilling Park since 1991.

Reclining Figure
ArtistMichael Dennis
Year1991 (1991)
MediumBronze
LocationDude Chilling Park, Vancouver

Created by Denman Island-based Michael Dennis, it is considered "a famous East Vancouver icon" as well as a "focal point of the neighbourhood." [1][2][3]

"Reclining Figure" has featured in Guelph Park since the 1991, leading to its facetious name, Dude Chilling Park. Initially carved in cedar, the original decayed and was replaced by a bronze cast in 2019, thanks in part to several community fundraising activities.[4][5][6][7][8] An "update" of this sculpture was also exhibited at Van Dusen Gardens in a wood sculpture exhibit in 2013.[9]

References
  1. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/wood-sculptures-celebrate-roots-at-vandusen-gardens-1.1380771.
  2. Owen, Brenna (August 19, 2019). "Vancouver's 'Dude Chilling' statue exemplifies accessible public art". British Columbia.
  3. Steil, John; Stalker, Aileen (April 2, 2009). "Public Art in Vancouver: Angels Among Lions". TouchWood Editions – via Google Books.
  4. "Vancouver's 'dude chilling' statue exemplifies accessible public art". Vancouver Is Awesome.
  5. Canada, P. M. N. (August 17, 2019). "Recast in bronze, 'The Dude' statue returns to Vancouver's Guelph Park | National Post".
  6. https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/the-dude-set-to-return-to-east-vancouver-where-he-really-ties-the-park-together/
  7. https://www.vancourier.com/community/fundraiser-aims-to-return-dude-chilling-park-s-resident-dude-1.23796350
  8. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/q/blog/freshly-bronzed-dude-finally-returns-to-vancouver-s-dude-chilling-park-1.5253490
  9. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/wood-sculptures-celebrate-roots-at-vandusen-gardens-1.1380771
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