Snowdogs by the Sea: #19 - Lola

Image: © Simon Carey Taken: 28 Sep 2016

Location: Theatre Royal, New Road Sponsor: Theatre Royal Designer: Deven Burke Based on the musical Sunny Afternoon by the Kinks though that is not due to arrive at the theatre until December. Given the name of the dog and the influence of the Kinks one hopes there are no unexpected items in the bagging area. [Update 6 December - auctioned for £5,200] The snowdogs by the sea is a public art trail that will take place from 24 September to 27 November 2016 across Brighton involving 45 decorated snow dog sculptures 1.5m high that are placed around various parts of the city (Except number 45 which will be located on Platform 17 at Victoria Station in London). They are based on the story of 'The Snowman and the Snowdog' the follow up to The Snowman by Raymond Briggs. Briggs at least has some association with the city having taught at the Brighton School of Art, that later became part of Brighton Polytechnic, from 1961-86. He currently resides at Westmeston a small village located along the spring line of the South Downs about seven miles north of the city centre. The trail is co-ordinated by and will raise funds for the Martlets Hospice a local charity with each dog sponsored by a local business, agency or celebrity. At the beginning of December each dog will be auctioned off along with a set of snow puppies, smaller sculptures, that have been decorated by local schools and placed in museums and libraries [Update - Auction raised £337,000 on 6 December 2016]. For the other dogs see: Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image #19 - Lola Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image

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