| Wendy Rose | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Women Who Weld |
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| Dimensions | 3.0 m (10 ft) |
| Location | Vancouver, Washington, U.S. |
| 45°36′52″N 122°39′04″W / 45.61436°N 122.65108°W | |
Wendy Rose is a 10-foot (3.0 m) sculpture installed in Vancouver, Washington, United States. According to The Columbian, the statue represents Wendy the Welder, a sister of Rosie the Riveter who worked at the Kaiser Shipyards during World War II. The 1,000-pound stainless steel and glass statue was created by six artists and Clark College students collectively known as Women Who Weld in 2005,[1] and unveiled to residents in 2007.[2][3]
The statue was installed on the Columbia River waterfront trail east of Interstate 5 in 2008. The artwork commemorates those who worked at the Kaiser Shipyards during World War II. In 2013, the head piece in the form of a red bandana was stolen.[4] A reward was offered for the head's return.[5] Students in a Fort Vancouver High School welding class made a metal head resembling the fictional robot Bender from Futurama as a temporary replacement.[6]
References
- ↑ Mistreanu, Simina (2013-06-12). "Police investigating vandalism of 'Wendy Rose' statue in Vancouver". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2022-05-11. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
- ↑ "4 great spots for fun in the sun". The Columbian. Archived from the original on 2018-04-24. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
- ↑ "Waterfront 'Wendy Rose' statue beheaded". The Columbian. Archived from the original on 2013-06-08. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
- ↑ "We can do it: Who stole statue head inspired by 'Rosie the Riveter'?". KATU. 2013-05-14. Archived from the original on 2022-05-11. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
- ↑ "Reward offer in 'Wendy Rose' statue beheading". The Columbian. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
- ↑ "UPDATE: School officials remove temporary head from 'Wendy Rose'". The Columbian. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
External links
- Wendy Rose at the City of Vancouver, Washington