A 1 meter high sealed plaster and fiberglass statue of the wildly popular international singing overnight sensation Susan Boyle, atop a 1.7 meter acrylic painted rocky mountain of similar construction, was created recently as an art project by Luz Roberta a student of the Wimbledon School Of Art in London. This statue has become endangered and is under an imminent threat of destruction. It has, in only a few days, been viewed and admired by thousands via the internet. The statue has been praised in glowing terms. Worldwide fans of Susan Boyle have expressed effusive affection for the statue and have anticipated its being admired by the public at large. Unfortunately, rules of the college require that all student work, except that created by seniors, be removed regularly. In most cases that would mean taking the work home. In the case of a large and heavy piece this becomes impossible and such pieces are consigned to the trash. For the statue of Susan this will be its fate on Tuesday, June 1st 2010 without intervention. Many would like to see this original work displayed prominently and affectionately, and many have suggestions as to where they would like it to reside. But before that can happen the statue must be allowed to survive. Please add your name to those who support asking Wimbledon School Of Art to grant a reprieve to the statue of Susan Boyle until the artist can find a proper permanent home for it.
I have sent a formal letter to the administration at the Wimbledon School of Art requesting a formal stay of execution for the statue. My next step involves coordinating with a professional logistics firm to determine if moving the piece safely is a viable alternative to the current destruction order.
Reached 100 supporters
May 29, 2010
May 28, 2010
We need to hit the 250 signature threshold to finalize our formal request for a meeting with the Wimbledon School of Art administration. Please ensure your networks are aware of this target so we possess the necessary leverage when we deliver these names to the department head.
6 Comments
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Jessica Sanders
16 years ago
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I love Susan! The statue is actually really cool looking. Give it a chance to survive past Tuesday.
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Linda Kapoor
16 years ago
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Keep the statue!! She is an inspiration to so many of us.
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Sarah Zhang
16 years ago
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This is a work of art not trash! Susan Boyle is a legend and she deserves to be honored properly. Don't throw it away.
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Tom Harris
16 years ago
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what a joke. thousands of people like it online but they want to trash it? common sense everyone
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Mark Sandoval
16 years ago
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Ridiculous rules at that school. It should be on display in a museum not in a dumpster. Someone please save her.
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Dave Stokes
16 years ago
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Why destroy it? Just let the artist move it somewhere else. Seems like such a waste of talent and effort.
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A 1 meter high sealed plaster and fiberglass statue of the wildly popular international singing overnight sensation Susan Boyle, atop a 1.7 meter acrylic painted rocky mountain of similar construction, was created recently as an art project by Luz Roberta a student of the Wimbledon School Of Art in London. This statue has become endangered and is under an imminent threat of destruction. It has, in only a few days, been viewed and admired by thousands via the internet. The statue has been praised in glowing terms. Worldwide fans of Susan Boyle have expressed effusive affection for the statue and have anticipated its being admired by the public at large. Unfortunately, rules of the college require that all student work, except that created by seniors, be removed regularly. In most cases that would mean taking the work home. In the case of a large and heavy piece this becomes impossible and such pieces are consigned to the trash. For the statue of Susan this will be its fate on Tuesday, June 1st 2010 without intervention. Many would like to see this original work displayed prominently and affectionately, and many have suggestions as to where they would like it to reside. But before that can happen the statue must be allowed to survive. Please add your name to those who support asking Wimbledon School Of Art to grant a reprieve to the statue of Susan Boyle until the artist can find a proper permanent home for it.
I have sent a formal letter to the administration at the Wimbledon School of Art requesting a formal stay of execution for the statue. My next step involves coordinating with a professional logistics firm to determine if moving the piece safely is a viable alternative to the current destruction order.
Reached 100 supporters
May 29, 2010
May 28, 2010
We need to hit the 250 signature threshold to finalize our formal request for a meeting with the Wimbledon School of Art administration. Please ensure your networks are aware of this target so we possess the necessary leverage when we deliver these names to the department head.
6 Comments
J
Jessica Sanders
16 years ago
Featured
I love Susan! The statue is actually really cool looking. Give it a chance to survive past Tuesday.
L
Linda Kapoor
16 years ago
Featured
Keep the statue!! She is an inspiration to so many of us.
S
Sarah Zhang
16 years ago
Featured
This is a work of art not trash! Susan Boyle is a legend and she deserves to be honored properly. Don't throw it away.
T
Tom Harris
16 years ago
Featured
what a joke. thousands of people like it online but they want to trash it? common sense everyone
M
Mark Sandoval
16 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous rules at that school. It should be on display in a museum not in a dumpster. Someone please save her.
D
Dave Stokes
16 years ago
Featured
Why destroy it? Just let the artist move it somewhere else. Seems like such a waste of talent and effort.
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I love Susan! The statue is actually really cool looking. Give it a chance to survive past Tuesday.