From generation unto generation

We're all pretty familiar with the city-wide fiberglass sculpture projects that have sent animals trailing across our urban maps ever since the late 20th century.
The basic form of whatever animal (lions in Zurich, Switzerland in 1988, cows in Chicago in 1999, horses in Tucson, Cod in Boston and elephants and donkeys in DC) is given to various artists to decorate in their own image. They're whimsical and serious, beautiful, funny and grotesque.
Fabulous, and, of course, lucrative for the charities that sponsor them and who benefit from their post-display auction.
It's a real international concept in the public art world- and one to be applauded as far as I'm concerned.
(See more on the trend at  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CowParade)

Today, British Columbia is adding an exciting new twist to the concept.
They're producing steel-reinforced fiberglass Terra Cotta Warriors for the city's delight.
Beyond a community art project/fundraiser, they are meant to be a tribute to the importance of Chinese immigrants to their area.
The only caveat to the artists, according to a spokesperson, is, "As a measure of respect to the culture from where the figures originated, society president Stephen Miller said Wednesday there won’t be anything like statues in Canucks colours. So, forget about a “Luongo” or even a “Darth” warrior."

This "art on art" concept opens a whole world of possibilities in the future. Aside from all the other benefits mentioned above, it could be a way of familiarizing people with classic sculpture from a variety of countries.
Michelangelo's "David" (uh, oh- not in the USA, I'm afraid...)?
The Sphinx?
Easter Island Heads?
I can hardly wait!!!

Read more: http://www.theprovince.com/news/Terracotta+Warriors+chosen+Lions+charity+statue+theme/6302985/story.html#ixzz1pDGB2qSs