A Pig for all Seasons - Winter
2000 / Michael Scott / Cincinnati
This fiberglass work depicts a pig, painted metallic gold, in a bird cage decorated with half moons. The sculpture is one of a series of four, each depicting a different season. The edge of the base of the cage is inscribed with a verse by the artist and his signature.
The sculpture was created as part of "The Big Pig Gig" project in the summer of 2000. Local artists and schools created over 400 pig sculptures that were displayed throughout downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. At the conclusion of the exhibition, some of the works were sold on eBay and many remain on public display throughout the greater Cincinnati area.
Location: Rookwood Commons & Pavilions, Madison Rd
Title
A Pig for all Seasons - Winter
Description
This fiberglass work depicts a pig, painted metallic gold, in a bird cage decorated with half moons. The sculpture is one of a series of four, each depicting a different season. The edge of the base of the cage is inscribed with a verse by the artist and his signature.
The sculpture was created as part of "The Big Pig Gig" project in the summer of 2000. Local artists and schools created over 400 pig sculptures that were displayed throughout downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. At the conclusion of the exhibition, some of the works were sold on eBay and many remain on public display throughout the greater Cincinnati area.
The sculpture was created as part of "The Big Pig Gig" project in the summer of 2000. Local artists and schools created over 400 pig sculptures that were displayed throughout downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. At the conclusion of the exhibition, some of the works were sold on eBay and many remain on public display throughout the greater Cincinnati area.
Creator
Date
2000
Subject
Source
The Big Pig Gig: Celebrating Pigs in the City, Cincinnati, Covington, Newport (2000). Wilmington, OH: Orange Frazer Press.
Publisher
Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Relation
Type
Identifier
2180
Location City
Location County
Location Notes
Installed roadside at entrance to parking lot, off of Edmonson Rd
Provider Qualifier
sponsored by
Provider Entity
Darlene and Jeff Anderson
Melody Richardson
Otto M. Budig Family Foundation
Location Site
Location Street
Madison Rd
Creation Date
2000
Materials
Inscription
Inscribed around edge of base of cage:
"O pig walk on the ice with slow steps as winter's northern winds sing their Sonata. Michael Scott 4-4-2000"
"O pig walk on the ice with slow steps as winter's northern winds sing their Sonata. Michael Scott 4-4-2000"
Condition Notes
2021-06: Metal around edge of base of cage is rusted/corroded
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