December 2, 2012 - Husky Holiday Spirit

"Husky Spirit", the 360 pound bronze statue of the University of Washington Husky mascot is sporting a little holiday spirit at the moment.  The sculpture by Georgia Gerber was unveiled in 1995 and is located on Mountlake Boulveard NE outside of Hec Edmunson Pavillion and in the shadows of Husky Stadium.   Other area works include Rachel, the Pike Place Market pig, a variety of the bronze sculptures located at the Woodland Park Zoo and the cows at the nearby University Village.

February 6, 2010 - Husky Spirit

"Husky Spirit" guards the entrance of University of Washington's Bank of America Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. The four foot tall, 360 lb bronze statue created by Georgia Gerber was originally unveiled in October 1995 before the UW-Notre Dame game. The $50,000 project was funded by the "Big W Club", an association of athletic letter winners and friends.

Ms. Gerber's work also includes Rachel the Pig at Pike Place Market, the Lowland Gorilla Family and baboons at the Woodland Park Zoo, the cows at University Village and bear families at three REI locations. If you see any bronze art on Whidbey Island, it is very likely that the work is hers.
February 2010 update - The new naming sponsor of the arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion is Alaska Airlines.