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04-JUN-2017

'American Eagle and Buffalo'

Another in this small series of sculptures by Taiwanese artist Hung Yi, this one executed in 2015. The plaque with it reads:

"The brave eagle and the peaceful pigeon stand on the back of a Taiwanese water buffalo. The eagle … spreading its wings, symbolizing the American Dream; the pigeon … encouraging peaceful coexistence between all races; the buffalo, representing the artist’s efforts and hard work that led him to show his work on the international stage. … He created this piece specifically for his first American exhibition in San Francisco, using two iconic American animals, yet applying his own artistic Taiwanese spin."

NOTE: I never saw a pigeon, and I still can’t find one in my pictures. If anybody sees one, please let me know! Tim thinks maybe it's on the back of the eagle's head, but I don't see it there, either.

I had started a small gallery for more images of these sculptures, but decided it just wasn't worth it.

‘Auspicious Triple Sheep,’ posted earlier:


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Pierre03-Jul-2017 11:52
Une sculpture absolument magnifique et tout en couleurs! V
Buz Kiefer17-Jun-2017 16:13
Wonderful images and fun pieces to see. Vote.
François Fauchard12-Jun-2017 18:32
The framing is interesting, and the colors beautiful. V
Graeme10-Jun-2017 11:15
My word a lot of work has gone into this one!!.BV!
Jeff Real05-Jun-2017 14:10
Well captured and such an amazing find, Helen ~V~
Suzanne Lanthier05-Jun-2017 13:25
Amazing ! These sculptures are a treat for the eye, bravo Helen !
Jim Coffman05-Jun-2017 13:06
WOW, This is so cool!! What an unusual image.. I love it!
Patricia Kay05-Jun-2017 12:23
Wonderful capture of this beautiful sculpture Helen....BV
carabias05-Jun-2017 11:15
Beautiful and creative sculpture with beautiful colors! V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal05-Jun-2017 10:40
Beautiful scultures and well captured Helen. V
Carl H. Johnson05-Jun-2017 10:30
Great POV!!!~V~
danad05-Jun-2017 09:28
Great colors and clarity. V.
marie-jose wolff05-Jun-2017 09:02
I love these colorful sculptures! V
Bill Miller05-Jun-2017 06:41
Perhaps the eagle ate the pigeon...
Ursula Miller05-Jun-2017 05:49
Wow! What a great sculpture! I like the patterns and the use of colours. V
Charlene Ambrose05-Jun-2017 04:45
Nice image of this colorful sculpture! Let us know if you find the pigeon! V
Nirvan Hope05-Jun-2017 03:53
I love these fun smile-inducing sculptures! Excellent views of them.
joseantonio05-Jun-2017 03:43
Can´t see the pigeon but your image so rich in color and detail.V.
globalgadabout05-Jun-2017 01:25
a wide-eyed pair...think the pigeon has gone off foraging on local streets..