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Greetings by Actual Size Artworks, 2025

Fiberglass and salvaged lumber 

  • Sculpture of a bear with antlers and a raccoon sitting on a picnic table
    Image credit: City of Madison photo. Artwork: "Greetings" by Actual Size Artworks

    Detail image of animals in Greetings by Actual Size Artworks

    Image credit: City of Madison photo. Artwork: "Greetings" by Actual Size Artworks
  • Greetings by Actual Size Artworks
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    Design drawing of Greetings by Actual Size Artworks

    Image credit: Actual Size Artworks
  • Progress image of Greetings by Actual Size Artworks
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    Progress image of Greetings by Actual Size Artworks

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  • Installed Greetings by Actual Size Artworks

    Fully installed Greetings by Actual Size Artworks

  • Detail Image of Greetings by Actual Size Artworks

    Detail image of Greetings by Actual Size Artworks

Familiar but dreamlike creatures greet the viewer as they explore the market. The artists combined fiberglass animals to create new magical creatures. A blue bear with horse hooves, antlers, and a cow tail sits at the table and waves hello. A badger duck on the table holds delicious pastries. The sculpture invites visitors to relax, socialize, and enjoy this third space. 

Visitors are welcome to sit and engage with the sculpture.

Funded by the Madison Arts Commission

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