The+Beastie

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Name of the Piece (or if Untitled, General Description) The piece is called Beasties. It is a large and colorful statue that many kid climb and play on.

Common Nickname The Faculty and students call these "The Hippo, Baby blue, and giraffe."

Artist The artist is named Dennis Pearson. He is famous for making and selling these exquisite creations.

Medium (for example: painting, textile, sculpture, stained class, mosaic) They are large, interactive sculpture.

Location (be as specific as possible) Right outside of the SK class rooms behind the sand box.

How did it come to be at Parker? The Soren family donated them to the school. They were all Parker alums.

History Beasties are a huge hit in Wisconsin. Beasties are all around the country. They are in museums, parks, playgrounds. They were even in the white house for a short period of time! Parker students have many memories of the Beasties. Kids remember going in it to hide, and playing on it.

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