Guppo the Clown
2004
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3’ tall x 2' wide x 2' deep
1/2 life figure |
Bronze
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_ YMCA
Wenatchee, WA |
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Paul Pugh
established the Wenatchee Youth Circus and the unforgettable 'Guppo the Clown'
50 years ago. Children from all walks of life were given the opportunity to push well
beyond the limits they had set for themselves and learned extraordinary feats of the
circus performer. The Wenatchee
Youth Circus gained an international reputation for excellence and toured world wide. I
worked closely with friends and former performers (now mature adults) along
with Guppo himself for authenticity. The sculpture plaid jacket and earthy patina complement the brick wall of
the site.