Wanted to share this with everyone. This is from an art competition in Grand Rapids Michigan called ArtPrize. She took 6th place. 1st place was $250,000. There is a great story behind it. You can read more about it here: http://www.ripleys.com/blog/ripleys...uired-by-ripley’s-believe-it-or-not-–-honest/ Stats: 84,000 pennies were used It took 22 tubes of construction adhesive to attach the pennies It measures 8 feet in diameter It stands nearly 10 feet tall It weighs an estimated 1200 pounds 84,000 pennies = $840
I read about that sculpture earlier this year. If that amazing piece of art won 6th place, then I wonder what won first!
Wonder no more! The Top 10 of ArtPrize 2010 1st Place" "Cavalry" By Chris LaPorte. (This was handdrawn with only a pencil) 2nd Place: "Svelata" 3rd Place: "Lure/Wave" 4th Place: "A Matter of Time" 5th Place: "Vision" 6th Place: "Helping Mom One Penny at a Time" 7th Place: "Dancing with Lions" 8th place: "Salt & Earth" 9th Place: "Steam Pig" 10th Place: "Elephant Walk"
