I See What You Mean
Also known as: The Big Blue Bear, Blue Bear
"I See What You Mean" by Lawrence Argent (2005) — Central Business District, Denver. Part of the Denver Public Art collection.
About This Artwork
A 40-foot tall bright blue bear sculpture peering through the glass windows of the Colorado Convention Center. The stylized, cartoonish bear stands upright on its hind legs with its front paws pressed against the building's facade, appearing curious and playful.
Medium
Steel, polymer, concrete
Timeline
Lawrence Argent selected for Colorado Convention Center commission
Source: denverpublicart.org
Sculpture installed at the Colorado Convention Center
Source: denverpublicart.org
Artist Lawrence Argent passes away at age 60
Source: The Denver Post
About the Artist
Lawrence Argent
Lawrence Argent (1957-2017) was a Denver-based sculptor born in England, known for his monumental animal figures exploring the concept of otherness in urban spaces. He was a professor of sculpture at the University of Denver.
Based in: Denver, CO
Data source: denverpublicart.org
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