Elaine Bradford’s whimsical installation for the Vinson Neighborhood Library is a life-sized, crochet-covered Asian elephant that spews colorful yarn sweaters from its trunk onto nine Canadian geese suspended from the ceiling. Pachikadi and His Flying Friends, tells a story about geese wanting a little more color in their lives and a fantastical elephant that lends them yarn from its own vibrant sweater. Bradford draws inspiration from children's stories such as those by Dr. Seuss, Hans Christian Andersen and Lewis Carroll. The installation is an entry point for viewers not only to the library, but also into a world of imagination.
Artist: Elaine Bradford (Instagram/Website)
Location: Vinson Neighborhood Library
Date: 2011
Type: Site-specific Permanent Commission
Role: Project Manager at Houston Arts Alliance