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piece is a tribute to the sculpture’s
proximity to several child-related
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tennial Planter, this sculpture was
installed when Bend turned 100 &
commemorates the logging industry. Also like the Centennial Planter,
the Centennial Logger is subject to
frequent games of dress-up.
Q: Over which shoulder is the logger holding his ax?
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Use this map to seek out 20 distinct pieces of art sitting in the roundabouts around Bend. Visit at least 10 of them,
answer the associated quiz questions on this map, then come by the Bend Visitor Center to get your prize.
Visit Bend is located at 750 NW Lava Rd., Ste. 160 (corner of Lava & Oregon in downtown) 541.382.8048 visitbend.com
GRIZZLY by Sherry Sander 2001
Did you know? This is the closest
roundabout to Bend High, and it’s
often dubbed “The Lava Bear” as a
tribute to the school’s mascot.
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Q: What direction is the bear facing?
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Redsides by Miles Pepper 2001
Did you know? This is another kinetic
sculpture on Bend’s Roundabout Art
Route, and the fish change direction
with the wind. It’s a tribute to the
beautiful Redside Trout native to the
region.
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Q: True or false: This was the first piece of roundabout art
installed in Bend?
Q: Name another kinetic sculpture on the Roundabout Art
Route?
Mt. Bachelor Compass by Steve
Jensen 2002 Did you know? Though
Sunrise Spirit Column by David
the letter “S” was originally situated
right on the southern compass point,
it’s been shifted slightly to remove it
from the potential path of reckless
drivers coming down Century Drive.
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Govedare 2001 Did you know? This
piece is suggestive of a totem, with
contemporary pictographs carved
into the granite. Some of the images
carved into the stone include deer,
birds, sun, and buffalo.
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Q: What four letters make up this roundabout art?
Q: How many feathers hang from the arms of this sculpture ?
Phoenix Rising by Frank Boyden
Cogs by Dave Fox 2007
2002 Did you know? Ask Bend locals
what this piece is called, and they’re
unlikely to know the real name.
Often referred to as “The Flaming
Chicken,” many believe this was the
1st piece of roundabout art installed
in Bend. It actually came 2nd.
Q: Is the phoenix flying up, down, or straight ahead?
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Q: What creature sits perched on the south side of the
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was installed was the year Bend
turned 100. Its proximity to the old
log deck along the river is a tribute to the area’s history in logging.
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Q: Which leg is the horse raising?
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reminiscent of the role of the draft
horse in the early mill operations
around Bend. This piece had to be
reconstructed in 2007 after it was hit
by a car.
Centennial Planter by Jerry Werner
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Might of the Work Force by Devin
Check it out when you stop by the
Bend Visitor Center to claim your
prize for the Roundabout Art Route!
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Did you know? Many of the Roundabout Art Route sculptures were
designed to represent the area in
which they’re placed, & this one is
no exception. The birds taking flight
are intended to symbolize the journey of the college students nearby.
Q: If the birds continued their chosen flight path, what would
they run into?
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Q: How many green circles are used in this piece?
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kinetic sculptures along the Roundabout Art Route, as the pieces are
designed to move with the wind.
Migration by Hai Ying Wu 2004
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Did you know? This is one of several
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Evolution by Troy Pillow 2008
Q: If the orb were a bowling ball headed toward the center of
Every 3 months, a different artist
creates chalk drawings on the cement pillars in the lobby of the Bend
Visitor Center. The artist also gets to
showcase their art. Think of it like a
gallery with a twist.
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a number. Which number?
is easiest to see when it’s covered in
dew or frost. Some think it looks like
a giant bowling ball. The artist used
an oxyacetlyene torch to cut the
designs in this six-foot sphere.
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Q: Depending on the angle you view it from, this sculpture looks like
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around this roundabout and starting to head west, you can catch a
phenomenal view of the Cascade
mountain range including a spectacular look at the Three Sisters.
Did you know? The detail in this piece
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Did you know? When you’re coming
Orb I by Brandon Zebold 2005
In September 2011, Visit Bend
launched the Pillars of Art program
to give tourists a close-up look at
Bend’s unique arts and culture
scene. It’s also a fun way to support
emerging local artists.
piece looks like lightening bolts,
while others suggest the burnished
stainless steel spires seem to vibrate
with force from the earth. This was a
tribute to this good earth we all have
& share.
Q: How many spires appear in this piece?
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Lodestar by Roger Berry 2009
Did you know? Some people say this
Earth Song by Bruce West 2005
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Q: There are 2 giant trees in this roundabout. What kind are they?
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The Bend Visitor Center is covered
in graffiti. Believe it or not, that’s
something to celebrate.
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designed to represent the shapes of
organic musical notes.
Q: Which end of the horse is raised in this sculpture?
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Did you know? The three pieces are
using a lost wax cast. The name of
the sculpture comes from the artist’s
husband, who was a buckaroo with a
horse named Bueno.
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Sound Garden by Lee Kelly 2010
by Danae Miller 2005
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Q: How many kayaks are used in the creation of this piece?
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propriately located near the best
spot in town to start your float along
the Deschutes River. You’ll notice
the kayaks form flower petals & the
paddles form the stamen.
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Yakaya by Troy Pillow 2010
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Big Ears by Joe Halko 2001
Did you know? This is the piece most
commonly subjected to pranks and
games of seasonal dress-up. Over
the years, the deer have been outfitted in garland, cupid wings, ski outfits, and various sports team attire.
Q: How many deer are in this sculpture?
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Did you know? Technically, this isn’t a
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true roundabout since it’s comprised
of two smaller circles referred to as a
“dogbone.” Appropriate, since Bend
was picked by Dog Fancy magazine
as one of the nation’s top 5 cities for
dogs.
Q: True or false: the cogs were crucial pieces used in the operation of the old mill until the equipment was retired in 1922.
Ghost by Andy Wachs & Erik Gerding
2007 Did you know? The bucket on this
piece was used for dragging mud out
of the river to keep the channel open
for floating logs. The corrugated tin
used on the sculpture came from the
Planer Shed, a mammoth, four-acre
building locals dubbed “the big ugly.”
Q: What shape is formed by the two cranes?
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