The Duck is Here

Thanks to everyone who worked hard and participated in our unveiling. The day couldn't have been more beautiful. Gorgeous sunshine and great turn out and of course the statue of honor didn't disappoint. Visit our website to view press about the event.

The molding process on the duck has started

Georgia has been kind enough to take pictures of the duck as it goes through the process.

This first photo shows the “flashing” stage – segmenting the piece into
the individual casting sections.

Then the the creation of the mold begins.

Come to the unveiling!

We are unveiling the new bronze duck created by Georgia Gerber in the Market Plaza. Be the first to see our beautiful new sculpture! The unveiling and dedication is scheduled for 1:00 pm on October 16th, 2010. This event will take place in front of the new City Hall in the new Market Square and is open to the public.

Road Trip!

Georgia so kindly invited us up north to tour her studio and view the finished sculpted duck that the mold will come from. It was a cold but fun trip up to Whidbey Island. She showed us around her studio where she has a showroom, workroom, and her own kiln. She has more about the process of creating her bronze sculptures on her website. http://www.georgiagerber.com/the_process.html#sculpting



Yep, the little guy is just as cute in person!

Update time

Georgia was kind enough to send us some pictures on the process of the bronze duck sculpture for market plaza. She had created a smaller maquette of the duck originally with her proposal. Then to get the proportions accurate, she had the duck enlarged in foam. Then, she began covering the duck in an oil based clay to form the mold. Here are some pictures of her working on this part of the process.
















After the duck is covered in clay. The form goes back to the studio for the detail work and any additions needed.

Duck Parade

Well, the weather didn't disappoint. After much rain, we had a beautiful day for the parade. I was told that it had never rained on our parade and I guess that record still holds true. Here are a few pictures from that fun day.
Part of our group getting ready to walk.

Duck parade - June 5th!

Join UP in celebrating the duck parade, Saturday June 5th at 10am. The parade route follows Bridgeport Way from 27th st to City Hall. Look for us to be walking!

The Duck is Coming!

Renowned northwest sculptor, Georgia Gerber, was selected to create the 4 1/2 ft whimsical duck in honor of Terry Reim, a long time resident of University Place and instrumental in the development of community on our city.

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