Marvin Finn wth the Running Rooster at Waterfront Park on the banks of the Ohio in Louisville.
In the year 2000, Louisville Mayor David Armstrong and an advisory committee developed the concept for the use of Marvin Finn’s original art work as the inspiration for a major public art initiative. “Public art is more than an amenity in the streetscapes and open spaces in our city,” said Mayor Armstrong. “It evokes pride and awe in our city from passers-by, and it is a gift to every citizen.”
Thus, the idea for the flock of Finn’s was hatched. Dozens of owners of Finn’s art presented their originals to the Mayor’s advisory committee and 32 pieces were selected as models for the public art project. Colorful steel renditions, some as tall as nine feet, were cut out of half-inch thick steel and painted with graffiti proof paint by a cadre of artists mimicking the unique colors and patterns of Finn’s work. In April of 2001, the “Flock of Finns” landed in Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville. Unlike other cities public art sculptures, the flock migrated seasonally to different parts of the city to the joy and amusement of tourists and residents alike.
This Flock of Finns piece is available for sale!
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