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| Title | Pete and the Multi-Landmarked Memory Coat |
Click on image of penguin |
| Artist | Bob Barko, Jr. Bob is a YSU graduate and the founder of Steel Town Studios Gallery and Shoppe, where his artwork and collection of memorabilia are displayed. He is active in the Historic Emerald Street restoration in Smoky Hollow, the Arts Council of Youngstown & Mahoning County and many community-oriented endeavors, including the Pete the Penguin Fire Hydrants. | |
| Media | Enamels | |
| Sponsor | Schwebel Baking Co. | |
| Artist Quote |
“The inscription on the circular base of the penguin sums up my vision for this artwork, ‘Even as I look forward…I remember.’ The images that cover the ‘Memory Coat’ are some of the most recognized landmarks and symbols of Youngstown’s past – Idora Park, Isaly’s Dairy Plant, Newport Theater and many more. The circular base is also illustrated with symbols of some important moments in our city’s timeline, including the discovery of Youngstown in 1796, our city’s bicentennial in 1996, Ohio’s bicentennial in 2003, and Youngstown 2010, the vision for our future. The square base is designed to reflect the product of the steel makers of our past. These people and their children are the strongest foundation that Youngstown’s future can be built upon.” |
