This post shows all of the “Legend of the Sea” sculptures by Viktor on the Google Campus in Mountain View. I think these sculptures are fun to look at and engaging for their solidness. Also, their eyes stare beyond you, as if daydreaming and unaware you are staring at them. Beyond the title of “Legend of the Sea” – most people who pass by probably won’t know who these busts are commemorating without Googling it? (Couldn’t resist.)
See my previous trip post to Mountain View for other imagery around the Google campus.
Left: “Always Gracious” carved by Viktor (2008) in honor of Legend of the Sea Zale Parry
Center: “Oceanographic Technician” carved by Viktor (2004) in honor of Legend of the Sea Jacques-Yves Cousteau (1910 – 1997)
Right: “Spirit of Thalassa” carved by Viktor (2006) in honor of Legend of the Sea Philippe Cousteau (1940 – 1979), son of Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Left: “Her Deepness” carved by Viktor (2004) in honor of Deep Ocean Pioneer, Sylvia Earle (b. 1935)
Right: “Navigator” carved by Viktor (2005)in honor of Legend of the Sea Jean-Michel Cousteau (b. 1938), son of Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Left: “Shark Masters” carved by Viktor (2009) in honor of Legend of the Sea Ron (1934 – 2013) and Valerie (b. 1935) Taylor
Center: “Bridge to the Oceans” carved by Viktor (2008) in honor of Legend of the Sea Lloyd Bridges (1913 - 1998)
Right: “US Navy Diver” carved by Viktor (2006) in honor of diving hero Carl Brashear (1931 - 2006)
“Fishy Business” carved by Viktor (2003) to inspire young explorers
I can't help but get a mixed metaphor in that last one: bit fish eating little fish, little fish eating big fish...
ReplyDeleteYes, a head scratcher.
ReplyDeletewhere's the Stalin and Mao bust?
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