| Vera Katz | |
|---|---|
,_Portland,_Oregon,_2015.jpg) The statue in 2015 | |
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| Artist | Bill Bane |
| Year | 2006 |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Subject | Vera Katz |
| Dimensions | 130 cm × 46 cm × 46 cm (53 in × 18 in × 18 in) |
| Location | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| 45°30′50″N 122°40′06″W / 45.513939°N 122.668202°W | |
| Owner | Regional Arts & Culture Council |
Vera Katz, also known as Mayor, Vera Katz,[1] is an outdoor bronze sculpture depicting Vera Katz created by American artist Bill Bane. Unveiled in 2006, it is located along the Eastbank Esplanade in Portland, Oregon.[2] Katz, a former mayor of the city between 1993 and 2005,[3] supported arts and culture during her tenure and established Oregon's Percent for Art program. She was also instrumental in developing the Eastbank Esplanade, which is named after her.[4] The sculpture has received a mostly positive reception and has inspired people to adorn it with clothing, flowers and makeup.
- ^ "About the Artist". R.W. Bane Studios, LLC. Archived from the original on February 3, 2015. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
- ^ "Vera Katz, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Archived from the original on October 30, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ Russell, Michael (October 13, 2010). "Portland icon missing from Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade". The Oregonian. Advance Publications. ISSN 8750-1317. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
- ^ "Public Art Search: Vera Katz". Regional Arts & Culture Council. Archived from the original on October 30, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2014.