Reclining Figure
Reclining Figure is a piece of public art exhibited in Vancouver's Guelph Park since 1991. Created by Denman Island-based Michael Dennis, it is considered "a famous East Vancouver icon" as well as a "focal point of the neighbourhood." "Reclining Figure" has featured in Guelph Park since 1991, leading to its facetious name, Dude Chilling Park.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Work of art
- Artwork type: sculpture
- Description: 1991 sculpture by Michael Dennis
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Western Front Society and Dude Chilling Park.
Western Front Society
Arts center
Photo: Pegwong, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Western Front is an artist-run centre founded in 1973; it is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Western Front Society is situated 180 metres west of Reclining Figure.
Dude Chilling Park
Work of art
Photo: The Interior, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Dude Chilling Park is a sign installation, originally created as a prank, which now has official public art status in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
University
Photo: BriefEdits, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Emily Carr University of Art and Design is a public university of art and design located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1925 as the Vancouver School of Decorative and Applied Arts, it is the oldest public post-secondary institution in British Columbia dedicated to professional education in the arts, media, and design. Emily Carr University of Art and Design is situated 510 metres northeast of Reclining Figure.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mt Pleasant-South Main and Vancouver.
Mt Pleasant-South Main
Photo: Shaundd, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Mount Pleasant-South Main is a district of Vancouver south of 6th Ave. It has long been a mixed residential, commercial and industrial area. Its main draws are Queen Elizabeth Park, and the restaurants and eclectic shops along Main Street.
Vancouver
Photo: Mfield, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Vancouver occupies an enviable spot in the world. Blessed with miles of coastline, lush vegetation and crowned by the North Shore Mountains, it's hard to be there and not stop at some point and be amazed by what you see.
Yaletown-False Creek
Photo: Thom Quine, CC BY 2.0.
Yaletown-False Creek encompasses the established neighbourhood of Yaletown and the still-developing area of Southeast False Creek. Reclaimed industrial areas, both neighbourhoods are a mix of modern condo architecture and restored industrial warehouses.
Reclining Figure
- Categories: sculpture and tourism
- Location: Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
49.26384° or 49° 15′ 50″ northLongitude
-123.09615° or 123° 5′ 46″ westOpen location code
84XR7W73+GGOpenStreetMap ID
node 3025862206OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=artworkOpenStreetMap attribute
artwork_type=sculptureWikidata ID
Q97358963
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Guelph Park and Mount Pleasant Farmers Market.
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