Feeling Bullish
Hi Everyone
I was cruising around Twitter and found this via Guy Kawasaki, founder of Alltop.com among other things:
New York-based artist Agata Olek aka “Crocheted Olek” covered the entire Wall Street Bull in crochet. According to Ms. Olek’s blog this was her “. . . Christmas gift to NYC and a tribute to the sculptor of the bull, Arturo di Modica, who in another guerrilla act, placed the bull on Wall Street in Christmas of 1987 as a symbol of the “strength and power of the American people” following the 1987 Stock Market crash.” Reports are that the covering was removed after about 2 hours by city officials, which is unfortunate.
I only wish Ms. Olek gave more background into the design process, how long it took to make, what yarn was used, etc. The piece fits the bull so perfectly. . . . . .
What do you think?
Kathy
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Tags: crochet, yarn bombing
December 28th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Does that sweater come in cow print?
December 28th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Hah! Great question!
December 28th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
WOW, That was quite an undertaking and to think that so few were able to appreciate the workmanship and artistry.
January 3rd, 2011 at 9:09 pm
http://vimeo.com/18306137 Check out how she ‘installed’ it.
January 4th, 2011 at 8:47 am
PATP – Thank you SO much for providing that link to the video! I’m going to put up a quick separate post with the link so everyone can see it. I don’t want it to be lost in the comments. Thanks again!