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"Burka Boarder" 2011, Artist: Finley Fryer, American Sculptor, 711 E Street, Davis, California

The Sign
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The small sign identifying this sculpture read:

Burka Boarder
2011
Finley Fryer
City Of Davis Art in Public Places Program
Donated by the John Natsoulas Gallery


"Burka Boarder" external link Sculpture 2011 external link   •  Artist: Finley Fryer external link external link   •  711 E Street external link   •  Davis, California external link   •  Nikon D300s Camera, f/2.8 35-70mm Nikon Lens external link   •  (Date Photographed: 14:00:59 Friday 19 October 2019)   •  (Date Published: Monday 3 February 2020)   •  © 2020 Bryan Costales external link Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C19_5491
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The Sculpture
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The sculpture stood in the shade by the trunk of a mature tree. It depicted a woman or girl wearing a burka while riding a skateboard. The identifying sign was by the front wheel of the skateboard.


"Burka Boarder" external link Sculpture 2011 external link   •  Artist: Finley Fryer external link external link   •  711 E Street external link   •  Davis, California external link   •  Nikon D300s Camera, f/2.8 35-70mm Nikon Lens external link   •  (Date Photographed: 14:01:08 Friday 19 October 2019)   •  (Date Published: Monday 3 February 2020)   •  © 2020 Bryan Costales external link Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C19_5492
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The Back
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The back of the sculpture showed off its welded seams.


"Burka Boarder" external link Sculpture 2011 external link   •  Artist: Finley Fryer external link external link   •  711 E Street external link   •  Davis, California external link   •  Nikon D300s Camera, f/2.8 35-70mm Nikon Lens external link   •  (Date Photographed: 14:01:30 Friday 19 October 2019)   •  (Date Published: Monday 3 February 2020)   •  © 2020 Bryan Costales external link Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C19_5494
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Closer Look
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A closer look at the body of the "Burka Boarder" sculpture. Notice how the metal was slightly bent to create the illusion of fabric.


"Burka Boarder" external link Sculpture 2011 external link   •  Artist: Finley Fryer external link external link   •  711 E Street external link   •  Davis, California external link   •  Nikon D300s Camera, f/2.8 35-70mm Nikon Lens external link   •  (Date Photographed: 14:01:32 Friday 19 October 2019)   •  (Date Published: Monday 3 February 2020)   •  © 2020 Bryan Costales external link Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C19_5497
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The Face
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The face of the "Burka Boarder" sculpture lacked detail as if a veil or a mask of some sort obliterated that face detail. The hood was also ambiguous. It could also have been a football helmet or a motorcycle helmet.


"Burka Boarder" external link Sculpture 2011 external link   •  Artist: Finley Fryer external link external link   •  711 E Street external link   •  Davis, California external link   •  Nikon D300s Camera, f/2.8 35-70mm Nikon Lens external link   •  (Date Photographed: 14:01:39 Friday 19 October 2019)   •  (Date Published: Monday 3 February 2020)   •  © 2020 Bryan Costales external link Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C19_5496
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Rust
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A closer look at the spots of rust forming on the body of the sculpture.


"Burka Boarder" external link Sculpture 2011 external link   •  Artist: Finley Fryer external link external link   •  711 E Street external link   •  Davis, California external link   •  Nikon D300s Camera, f/2.8 35-70mm Nikon Lens external link   •  (Date Photographed: 14:01:46 Friday 19 October 2019)   •  (Date Published: Monday 3 February 2020)   •  © 2020 Bryan Costales external link Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C19_5499
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Feet And Board
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The feet and sketeboard of the "Burka Boarder" sculpture. Notice how dirt and pieces of fall leaves have gathered around the feet and wheels. Also notice how the hem of the garment showed signs of rust.


"Burka Boarder" external link Sculpture 2011 external link   •  Artist: Finley Fryer external link external link   •  711 E Street external link   •  Davis, California external link   •  Nikon D300s Camera, f/2.8 35-70mm Nikon Lens external link   •  (Date Photographed: 14:01:52 Friday 19 October 2019)   •  (Date Published: Monday 3 February 2020)   •  © 2020 Bryan Costales external link Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C19_5499
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