Sep 26, 2024
The City of Tulsa released proposals from other artists who submitted for the Crybaby Hill statue.This is the first time the community has seen designs that went up against the one selected. This comes after weeks of Tulsans and Riverview residents wanting to see those submissions.2 News got those submissions and took them back into the community."Thats the history of Tulsa in a statue versus the one they originally proposed," said Lucas Daffern who was walking near where the sculpture will be.This is the rendering he was looking at. The hill is prominent, especially being so visible from Highway 75. Daffern said he wanted something that represented Tulsa and Route 66 as well as Crybaby Hill. Artist behind 'Cry Baby Cry' statue answers Tulsans questions"It definitely will create some confusion for people driving through. Obviously, residents of the area will know but somebody who is driving from Dallas to Kansas City or whatever, theyll drive by and just think its a statue of a kid crying," said Daffern.2 News first covered this story after artist Ken Kelleher's statue was selected. In that story, Tulsa artist Chris Wollard talked about the money for the art not staying local. New Cry Baby Hill statue drawing mixed reactions2 News met back up on Sept. 26 after the renderings were released. "I dont think theres ever been this much interest in a piece of public art before. Im all for it. Im all for, I guess, the transparency," said Wollard. Wollard said he never wants to judge other artists' work. GALLERY: Rendering from other artistsBut he said hes happy his work and the other proposals are getting recognized. This allows the public to see their art, he said. "These proposals take a long time. You know youve gotta come up with a concept. Gotta come up with a rendering and kind of figure out logistics, timeline, budget, all kind of stuff," said Wollard. 'CRY BABY CRY': Riverview neighborhood shares thoughts on possible new neighborWhile the city shared these, it doesnt mean theyre swaying from artist Ken Kellehers selected design.The city has held strong that they are going to move forward with the artist theyve selected. Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Sign up for daily newsletters emailed to you Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram SUBSCRIBE on YouTube
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