Wallace Roberts & Todd held a firm wide competition in July 2006 to select a design for our newly adopted fiberglass animal, a walking Lion. The design and painting had to be completed before the end of August 2006; there were 14 total entries and 130 judges. My inspiration came from a series of photographs that I took when visiting a tropical rainforest in Jamaica, June 2006. The photographs captured the vitality of a thriving rainforest. I chose to use these photographs in my design as a collage that would cover the entire animal. It was an appropriate opportunity to both re-create and showcase a beautiful rainforest habitat while sending an important message to save our natural resources. The painting process was a collaborative team effort, a coming together of people and talents. WRT is thrilled with the finished product, it has definitely exceeded our expectations. The public's reaction and interaction with Rainforest, has been a spectacular experience to be a part of.
This lion will be auctioned off at our live AbZOOlutely Auction on November 18.
Bidders need not be present at the live auction to win. Bids can be left with the AbZOOlutely staff up until 5:00 pm on November 17.
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