The Bainbridge Island Downtown Association has officially launched the Frogs On The Rock community art project that highlights the talented local artists of our island. Artists have painted and embellished 36 larger than life fiberglass frog sculptures that are prominently displayed island-wide for residents and visitors to enjoy. The project "Frogs on the Rock" was unveiled to the public during the Grand Ole Fourth of July celebration and the frogs will be on display until September 2014, at which time they will be auctioned off as a BIDA Fundraiser.
Installed along a flower-strewn pathway adjacent to The Winslow's Plaza, may we introduce Flora Frogg:
Flora is the creation of Bainbridge Island artist Jen Till and is sponsored by the merchants and tenants of The Winslow Building. If you wander around Winslow you will see many of her friends, hanging out and enjoying their roles as Greeter Frogs. They are on duty outside of town as well, so as you travel the byways of Bainbridge keep an eye peeled for these Amphibious Ambassadors!
Jen conceived of Flora as a living sculpture, embodying the earth and flora of Bainbridge Island and Puget Sound. With that in mind, Flora asked us to send a message to passersby at The Winslow:
Because my mossy outer cover has just been transplanted I have to be kept moist. Like all living things, I need a little care. I am currently being fed a mixture of water and buttermilk to help my mossy coating become accustomed to my body. I try to stay in a shady area, but I like visitors. I am glad you stopped by. If I look a little dry please give me a couple of shots from the water bottle.
Ribbit!
(Trans.: Thanks!)
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