Dog statue marks territory on SoCal art museum

 The 28-foot-high puppy with his leg lifted on the side of the Orange County Museum of Art in Newport Beach, California is getting a lot of attention.

 “Bad Dog” is the creation of 74-year-old artist Richard Jackson, part of his retrospective exhibit.

 He crafted the giant dog from fiberglass and other materials with the help of an engineering company. It consists of 52 cut out pieces that were assembled on the site. Once the shell was put in place, Jackson climbed into the dog with a bucket of yellow paint which he squirted on to the wall. Now a pump shoots out the paint.

So far the museum has had nothing but positive comments, according to museum spokesperson.

The scupture will not be a permanent part of the museum architecture. It will be taken down after the exhibit concludes in early May. But for now it is a preview of what to expect from the exhibit inside.

There are few things in life more intrinsically funny than a giant puppy peeing on a museum. At least for those of us who don't take life that seriously.

More from the Orange County Register.

Comments

[Colby]

I live about 10 minutes away from the Orange County Museum of Art. I think I'll take Stetson and Linus over for a photo shoot :)

[Linda]

BAHAHAHAH!!

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[Jan]

I'd love to see the exhibit. This is one of the most impressive marketing tools I've ever seen for an art exhibit.

[jet]

Hahah Bender would love to pee on that giant puppy peeing on the museum!

I always have to keep an eye on him whilst walking in urban areas because he doesn't understand that one must not pee on restaurant windows!

PS I still can't figure out why some people can't comment on my blog. I think intensedebate is causing problems. My comment numbers are definitely down from usual. I am beginning to consider self-hosting.

[geogia little pea]

I LOVE IT! Kudos to the people who approved this cheeky thing!

[Jodi]

I love this!! My vet has a fountain in her office of a dog tinkling on something. Which reminds me, I want that fountain. :-)

[Sherry in MT]

OMG that is just too darned cute (although I am sure someone is "offended"). LOL

[Donna]

Wow. I want to see them put something like that up in NY. :-)

[Becky]

I love it!

[Bill]

The museum is ridiculing itself. Perhaps that is appropriate.

[Jan]

Maybe they're just having fun with themselves. Art can have a lighter side.

[yellowdoggranny]

see the way my little mind runs..if I had been him I would have made the dog humping a leg.