The Great Elephant Migration

 

A herd of elephants is visiting NYC.  You can find them in the Meatpacking District. 

They arrived on September 6^th  and depart on October 20^th, so there’s still time to go check them out. 

Before arriving in NYC, they began their journey in the UK and then went to India. 

 

Their first stop in the U.S. was Newport, RI. 

Their next stop after NYC will be Miami.

The goal of the public installation is to raise awareness of the plight of elephants and raise funds for conservation. 

 

To that end the elephants are available for purchase at prices ranging from $8,000 for a 5’ baby which weighs 220 pounds, to $22,000 for a 15’ adult weighing 770 pounds. 

I don’t see either fitting into a typical NYC apartment.

Funds raised will be donated to 22 conservation organizations including our local selection – The Wild Bird Fund.

Very cool.

Here are some blogs from previous outdoor art displays…

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2014/06/park-avenue-paper-chase.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2015/06/seward-johnson-sculptures-part-1.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2022/06/welcome-to-zoo.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2023/08/carole-feuerman-on-park-avenue-south.html

Cheers!

PJ

 

© 2024 PJ Lehrer

Halloween at Jill’s

 

I read a story recently about a woman who was hoping to increase her popularity at Halloween this year by investing in a 12-foot-tall Home Depot skeleton.  So, when we arrived at Jill’s place my first thought was – I’ll bet she gets lots of Trick or Treaters – because nothing says we have good candy in the house like a skeleton with this year’s latest accessory – a dog. 

Of course that was only the tip of the decoration iceberg.

Creatures emerged from all over the lawn. 

There’s a hearse,

and coffin.

 

And some giant scary trees.

It must be really wild at night.

And as far as candy goes – sometimes you can judge a book by a cover –

 Jill says she’s giving out full size candy bars this year!

I forgot to ask her what she would be wearing.  Something cool I bet.

If you are on Instagram  –  “ What Your Giant Home Depot Skelton Does When You Leave The House.” is adorable.

Here a link on Instagram.  I think it is on Facebook and TikTok too.

https://www.instagram.com/kjp/reel/C-TweNQP51C/

 

Here are some NYC Halloween decorations – more on the way.

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2014/11/halloween-in-hood.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2015/11/halloween-2.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2016/10/halloween-3.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2020/11/halloween-in-hood-4.html

Cheers!

PJ

 

© 2024 PJ Lehrer