Eric Gunrud - Inspiration

Fry's Electronics

Woodland Hills, California
August 2003

I am interested in corresponding with any of the individuals involved in creating the Alice in Wonderland statues located at the Fry's Electronics in Woodland Hills, California. I would like to talk with you about the these statues. Please contact me. Thank you!

Fry's Electronics Burbank, California May 2006 Fry's Electronics in Burbank has a 1950s Sci-Fi theme.

Village South
Forney, Texas
March 2006

This is a cool roadside store off of Highway 80 in Forney. I especially like the oversized lions and bull statue sets.I would estimate that the bull statue stands about 12-feet tall.

Pioneer Plaza Trail Drive Monument Dallas, Texas December 2005 Glen Rose, Texas artist Robert Summers' sculptures of 70 longhorns and three cowboys capture the drama of an old-fashioned Texas cattle drive through a native landscape. Pioneer Plaza is one of the world's largest bronze monuments. w Anyone interested in sculpture should check out his official web site (by clicking the link of his name above). His site is excellent and goes into great detail about his sculpture process. Priceless information to those of you who are interested.

The Mustangs at Las Colinas Las Colinas, Texas December 2005 The largest equestrian sculpture in the world, created by internationally acclaimed wildlife artist Robert Glen, features five mares, two colts, a dominant stallion and a young stallion galloping through a stream. Surrounded by the gleaming granite office buildings of Williams Square Plaza, the mustangs are a memorial to an evolving culture in the New World of North America. This modern-day equestrian sculpture was seven years in the making. Glen sculpted these mustangs one and a half times life size, making them the largest equestrian sculpture in the world. Stopping by the museum exhibit is a must!

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Ken's Shocks & Mufflers
Dallas, Texas
December 2005

Interesting landmark off of Central Expressway and Fitzhugh Street.

McDonald's
Dallas, Texas
November 2004

This McDonald's is located next to the Dallas Zoo and features several character statues on the roof. A jungle theme that is carried through the interior of the restaurant.

Disneyland
Anaheim, California
June 2004

The Cheshire Cat and other character-based statues from the Alice in Wonderland Ride.

Topiary located outside of It's a Small World.

Roger Rabbit Fountain.

The Dallas Zoo
Dallas, Texas
November 2004

An deep blue Texas sky is the backdrop for this 68 1/2 foot tall giraffe statue. This is the tallest statue in the state.

P.F. Chang's Restaurant
Dallas, Texas
November 2005

The Dallas location features two horse statues.

The Texas Sculpture Garden, Hall Office Park - Thanksgiving 2004 Located in Frisco, the Sculpture Garden is home to 37 different sculptures, each by a different Texas Artist. This alone is the largest private collection open to the public of contemporary art by living Texas artists. Overall, there are over 100 different pieces of art installed inside and around the different buildings comprising Hall Office Park. In 1996, Mr. Hall had a vision to create a superior office environment that blends architecture, landscape, technology and art, all designed for the people who work here. Frisco was a much smaller, rural town back in 1996, as opposed to now being one of the fastest growing cities in Texas. The office park officially opened in September of 2001. For further information, visit the web sites below: -The Texas Sculpture Garden web site -The Hall Office Park web site
art, all designed for the people who work here
The raven sculpture moves with the wind.

Trees growing in the lake!

Rest Stop
Las Cruces, New Mexico
September 2004

Cool metal statue at a rest stop in New Mexico pointing towards beautiful downtown Las Cruces.

Central Park
Shawnee Trail
Frisco, Texas
Thanksgiving 2004

Large bronzed statues

The park, built by a private developer and completed in 2000, honors the cattle drives on the Shawnee Trail that passed through the area that eventually became Frisco. Bronze statues of longhorns, horses and cowboys appear to charge across the top of a hill near two artificial artesian wells.

Hooters
Frisco, Texas
December 2004

"I swear, Honey, I only go to Hooters for the owl statue out front!"

Knott's Berry Farm
Chicken Dinner Restaurant
Anaheim, California
December 2004

If you are a connoisseur of fried chicken dinners, then this is your place.

Trammell Crow Companies Headquarters 2100 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201 December 2005 The Trammel Crow Center European Sculpture Garden opened in 1985. Consisting of twenty master bronzes, the Trammel Crow Center European Sculpture Garden provides visitors with a summary history of late 19th- and early 30th century French sculpture that is the basis for all modern sculpture, both abstract and figurative. At it's heart are seven major bronzes by Auguste Rodin, considered to be the father of modern sculpture.
The Arts District in downtown Dallas. I am so proud to live in a place where the arts are so supported so heavily.
Building
This is the most impressive statue, in size, that I have seen to date. This massive horse statue was sculpted by Emile Antoine Bourdelle between 1913-1917 in Paris.
It is so amazing to see a Bronze statue of this size downtown. It is an extremely very impressive work of art.
Cool orse
Outstanding presence.
Base of Boudelle's statue.
Inscription on Boudelle's statue.
Entrance to the Trammel Crow Center. What a welcoming! These two lead statues by Aristide Maillol are Monument to Cezanne (1921-25), and Port Vendres (1921).
Plaque in front of The Trammel Crow Center with a listing of all of the statues.
Auguste Rodin Large Torso of a Man Bronze 1882
Auguste Rodin Cybele Bronze 1889
Emile Antoine Bourdelle Hercules the Archer Bronze 1909
Stephan Buxin Lucile Bronze 1983
Another angle of Lucile.
Robert Wlerick Meditation Bronze 1930-31
Joesph-Antoine Bernard Mother and Child Bronze 1925
Aristide Maillol Nymph with Flowers Bronze 1931
Emile Antoine Bourdelle Penelope Bronze 1912
Emile Antoine Bourdelle Penelope Bronze 1912
Various statues around pond.
Emile Antoine Bourdelle Torso of "Fruit" Bronze 1911
You must visit the sculpture garden for yourself to see it all! An amazing and inspiring collection.

The Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art Dallas, TX 75201 December 2005 and January 2006 Located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, the Crow Collection is a permanent set of galleries dedicated to the arts and cultures of China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia. The museum offers a serene setting for quiet reflection and learning. This fine collection of Asian art includes more than 300 paintings, sculptures and architectural items that have been part of the personal collection of real estate czar Trammell Crow and his wife for more than 30 years. Although originally acquired for personal enjoyment, many pieces in this vast collection are museum quality. Highlights include a 120-item exhibit from the Crows' 1,200 piece Chinese jade collection, the world's second-largest impeccable crystal ball (19th century Japanese), plus several Japanese paintings and antique Indian stone statues. Although some objects date from 3,500 B.C., most are less than 400 years old.
Enterence
Seated Daoist Deity, China, late Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 17th century, cast bronze.
Another angle of the front fountain. .
The second largest crystal ball in the world. The first largest in the Smithsonian.
Concrete statue out front.
Overview of the mezzanine.
I thought this picture was interesting. A new piece in its delivery crate. I thought it was interesting to see how the statue was supported inside the crate.
My favorite item in the museum. Caparisoned Horse, China, Tang Dynasty (618-906), 8th Century Earthenware with sancai (three-color) glaze.
Another shot of the Caparisoned Horse. Beautiful.
Camel.
Horse A
Horse A, shot #2
Horse B
Horse C
Horse D
Hornbill with an Operatic Scene China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) Hornbills are awkward-looking birds, this hornbill was used as an exotic carving material.
Guardian Lion Statue.
One of a Pair of Panels, absolutely amazing detail. India Mughal period 790 Sandalwood
Miniature Mountain China Qing dynasty Qianlong period Nephrite
Recumbent Mare China Ming dynasty Nephrite
Bull.

Nasher Sculpture Center
2001 Flora St
Dallas, TX 75201
January 2006

In 2003, the Nasher Sculpture Center opened its doors, giving the public an opportunity to view Raymond and Patsy Nasher's 50-year-old collection. Masters like Matisse, Picasso, Miro, Giacometti and Moore have several pieces on display. Smaller, more intimate pieces stand alone in three spacious pavilions underneath barrel-vaulted, light-filtered glass ceilings. Monumental pieces extend almost seamlessly through glass doors into a lush, tree-lined garden area. The Center's lower level houses light-sensitive pieces.

I first found out about the Nasher Sculpture Center while waiting for my luggage at DFW airport from a flight from LAX. This back lit sign is/was located in the American Airline baggage claim area.

Gargoyle statue
December 2005

Cool statue for sale in Plano, Texas.