Pigs on Parade in Seattle

There are pigs all over town. It turns out they are part of Pigs on Parade a public art exhibition to benefit the Market Foundation at Pike Place Market. The pig at this Starbucks is decorated with coffee beans and dressed in coffee bean sacks. It is fairly clever. The pigs are building on a short tradition started in Zurich, Switzerland in 1998. There, the burgers of Zurich decorated some 800 cows and dispersed them throughout the city. Chicago had 300 cows in 1999. This year, I've already shown you the furniture in Chicago and talked about the 'people' sculpture in St. Louis. Here are a sample of pigs that I saw during my visit to Seattle.

	This is Cockpit Boxer Artist: Cassandria Blakemore Sponsored by: Jones Soda	This is Found-ling Pig. This design was crafted with thousands of small discarded items including buttons, beads, wood and plastic. Holes were drilled in the pig, and items were strung on wire, and then attached. Office website page.The Senior Center, one of the agencies funded by the Market Foundation helped create this pig under the direction of Marita Dingus. Marita Dingus: Marita creates mixed media sculptures out of discarded materials. Other public art projects include work creating integrated artworks for the Washington State Arts Commission and the Seattle Arts Commission. Location: Post Alley, In the Pike Place Market Sponsored by: Perkins Coie Since 1912, Perkins Coie has been committed to providing high-quality legal services in a cost-effective manner.www.perkinscoie.com
Unidentified	This is Victoria. Sponsored by: Acordia NW decorated by the staff and family.	Unidentified
This is Ham on Rye to Go. Sponsored by KING TV and decorated by John Curley	This is Options, a wonderful sculpture displays many styles. Adorned with various figures from the performing world, such as Jimi Hendrix; Lord of the Dance; and others, the artists created figures and costumes that are attached to the pig. Paul McCall & Fusion: Fusion was founded by local artists of color to provide support, exhibition opportunities, and learning experiences to emerging artists. Members possess talents ranging from traditional oil and acrylic painting to found art sculpture and textiles. Location: Westlake Mall Sponsored by: The Seattle Theater Group - The Paramount and Moore Theatres	This is Porca The word "porca" is Italian for pig. This design embodies the graceful exuberance of one of the Northwest's most familiar icons. The pig is encased in diving gear materials and has the familiar black and white markings of the Orca Whale. Donald E. Carlson, sewing by Sara Johnson Don founded Carlson Architects in 1984, after 13 years as a designer, project architect and director of design with various well-known firms. Currently, the principal of his own 22-person firm, Don is also an active volunteer in the design industry, working with groups such as the King County Arts Commission. Location Waterfront Park, Curved railing Sponsored by: Carlson Architects, a medium sized firm, provides architectural, master planning and urban design services.
These are the Pork Choppers This design features a tricked out "motorcycle pig" complete with authentic seats, saddlebags, handlebars and mirrors. There are two pigs in the series, one sitting and one standing, both in the souped-up up motorcycle tradition. Sponsored by: Colin Reedy, Luisa Herrera and MetaMorf Design Studio This small industrial design studio focuses mainly on the design and production of custom outdoor furniture for businesses. Generally working with plastics and steel, the artists also has experience with fiberglass. Colin also teaches at the Cornish Collage of the Arts Location: Westlake Plaza AT&T Broadband provides digital phone and cable as well as high speed internet connections.	This is the World Peace pig. Sponsored by: Pike Place Fish Decorated by: Ross P. Beecher	This is Gee a Pig, based upon a Chia Pet. Collecting and growing Chia Pet pottery planters has become an American tradition. With traditional Chia Pets seeds are applied to the grooves of the planter and water is added for the seeds to grow. To recreate this look on Gee a Pig, a grass like substance has been used. The head has been painted a dark shiny green and the legs have been painted a tan color. Fresh flowers have been added to the pig as well. Sponsored by: Saltmine & Jordon Baker Jordon Baker is the main scene painter for the UW drama department. Location Westlake Mall Saltmine is an integrated services firm based in Seattle with additional offices in London and Chicago. We specialize in solving challenges in software development, system integration, and visual communications.
Pig in a Blanket. Sponsored by: The Piglets Decorated by: Stephen Matthias	Detail from Pig in a Blanket: Hoggie Woggie Sat on a Wall He thought he heard his cellphone call But when he answered he couldn't hear Because he had a bug in his ear!	This is Naga This pig is adorned like a Faberge egg using gold paint, glitter, twine and textural material such as glass, and tinsel, giving it an exquisite jewel finish. Margi Beyers has taken part in many group and solo exhibitions locally, including several public art projects. Location 4th Ave & Pike Street Sponsored by: Ben Bridge Jewelers, The Diamond People headquartered in Seattle, Ben Bridge Jewelers has been the city's premier full-service jewelry store since 1912.

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