I pass this Big Red Foot every time I go for a walk in the city.
Believe it or not is it located on the front steps of a church entrance, St. James Cathedral
Based on our research, it was created by Mary Seyfarth, a Chicago sculptor.
It is red and made of cast iron and plate steel.
It is sure interesting …
Why is it so big and red? What’s the significance of the it being next to a church?
It’s barefoot but the heal shows a print of a shoe.
We have lots of questions about this sculpture but unable to find the answers.
All we can share with you is that its a beautiful arts. There are many talented local artist here in Chicago. One way to get known is to have a standout creation. Mary Seyfarth surely did create something that is eye catching and reflects an attitude. She was inspired when she visited Greece and worked at Synaxis. I can tell you that I witnessed many visitors of the city (even the locals) take photos with this Big Red Foot. Their photos were very creative and quite amusing.
So I did a test by standing on the footsteps and standing in front of big red foot …
Golden Funny! Many took photos of me with the foot.
I am a dog, I definitely sniffed the big red foot. It’s clean and no smell at all, just dirt.
Besides being on front footsteps of the church, it is also next to the church’s garden gate.
Most likely the reason for its location.
Mary Seyfarth called her work Garden Foot which honors those who love to walk in nature.
The Big Red Foot definitely creates various curiosity and interesting talks among the visitors of the City of Chicago. If you plan to visit the City of Chicago, make sure to check the
Big Red Foot at St James Cathedral (65 East Huron St).
Hope you enjoyed another edition of Sugar’s Golden Tours, Chicago, IL
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Lots of Golden L♥VE n Woofs
SUGAR
prancer pie says
March 7, 2013 at 12:31 AMWhat an interesting post. We sure enjoy your walks, Sugar. Thank you for sharing them with us. Happy thursday! xoxo
Lori - What Remains Now says
March 7, 2013 at 12:36 AMI will have to check it out, Sugar. I love public art.
Ann Paws says
March 7, 2013 at 12:38 AMIt’s a mystery foot!
Daisy says
March 7, 2013 at 1:50 AMIntriguing….but shouldn’t it be green if it’s for a garden? Just thinkin’ out loud.
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
MadSnapper says
March 7, 2013 at 6:38 AMnow i am wondering why… it sure is a great conversation piece, but why in front of a church? i bet there is a reason.. of course people took photos of you with the shoe, you are more beautiful than the foot. i wonder how many dogs, NOT YOU, think it is an odd shaped fire hydrant.
Roo says
March 7, 2013 at 6:57 AMWhat a crazy sculpture! It looks like it’s in pain – maybe cause it’s blood red BOL!
Waggin at ya,
Roo
Madi and Mom says
March 7, 2013 at 7:03 AMMorning Sugar!!
OMDs that is one gigantic set of feet. Can you imagine the foot print. Chicago has some very pretty outside art…mom and I still like the one of you w Marilyn Monroe.
Oh my mom loves coffee too and it has to be hot. What a great idea to reuse the snuggies.
Grape juice can:
MOM IS HANGING HER HEAD IN SHAME…SHE IS NOT VERY GOOD A MAKING BISCUITS…SHE WISHES SHE WAS BUT SHE IS EXCELLENT AT MAKING SOUTHERN CORNBREAD. She keeps hoping the can will inspire her.
Grandma Margie bought and used 5 lbs of flour a week. Dad said she made biscuits every night at supper.
Hugs madi your BFFF and Mom
Reilly & Denny says
March 7, 2013 at 7:08 AMIs does seem off – I could see the significance of it being related to the garden – wearing work boots and then leaving them by the door and coming inside barefoot – but why it is red and why by the church – tis a puzzle ?
Goose says
March 7, 2013 at 8:01 AMOh I am so glad you did more on the big red foot. It is all very interesting. I am not surprised that many take photos and especially with you by the foot. I wonder if anyone at the church would know more. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Goose
Frankie Furter and Ernie says
March 7, 2013 at 10:00 AMWE like the Big RED FOOT… No Matter what the sculptor had in mind when she made it.
easy rider says
March 7, 2013 at 10:01 AMhahaha maybe the yeti was there? your purple feet are cute too ;o)
Finn says
March 7, 2013 at 10:37 AMThat’s pretty cool. I love urban art! I think I missed something, cause you’re not in Hawaii anymore?
Comedy Plus says
March 7, 2013 at 11:02 AMYou should have worn red boots Sugar. I’m just saying. All kidding aside, you did a great job researching and telling us about this big red foot. Thank you.
Have a woof woof day. My best to your mom. 🙂
Remy says
March 7, 2013 at 11:47 AMIt sounds like you did a very thorough investigation, Sugar! But this giant foot is still a mystery…
dogdaz says
March 7, 2013 at 12:07 PMBut why the shoe tread under the bare foot? Very odd. Love your booties. They should make a Sugar foot statue.
Sam says
March 7, 2013 at 12:58 PMI love it – and what a great place to have it.
Sam
Gizmo (@GizmoGeodog) says
March 7, 2013 at 1:01 PMI love the juxtaposition of you in your purple boots with the big red foot…If i walked by and saw you posing there I’d have taken a photo too…You have my curious about the foot now…I’m going to ask my sister in law in Chicago if she has any info on it…Her mom is a Chicago artist so maybe she’ll know something
Molly The Wally says
March 7, 2013 at 1:15 PMWe love public art. Always makes us stop and take a look. Big foot is fun Sugar. Have a terrific Thursday.
Best wishes Molly
caren gittleman says
March 7, 2013 at 1:27 PMmaybe it’s red because if people don’t behave they will go to Hell 🙂
Jackie Bouchard says
March 7, 2013 at 1:35 PMVery interesting! Curiouser and curiouser about it being in front of a church!
Noreen says
March 7, 2013 at 1:59 PMHi Sugar, This is such an interesting piece-I love hearing about the artist and what info you were able to gather. I would love to know more too. It must be really cold since you are sporting your shoes/paw covers. WE are expecting a huge storm here this weekend-I am so ready for spring!
Wags, Noreen & Hunter
Deena O'Daniel says
March 7, 2013 at 2:24 PMSugar, you find the most interesting things to do! That Big Red Foot is just there so you could tell us all about it. Interesting sculpture – maybe you can do more research and find out why it’s there?
Janet@TheCatOnMyHead says
March 7, 2013 at 2:29 PMDefinitely an interesting and note-worthy sculpture. We think it should be purple, however, to match your stylish booties. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Josette
emma says
March 7, 2013 at 2:53 PMOh goodness, I was afraid you might have peed on it! Very interesting art, really wonder the whys of it!
Oz the Terrier says
March 7, 2013 at 3:27 PMThat is such an interesting sculpture, Sugar. How odd there is a shoe print under a barefoot.
*Cairn cuddles*
Oz
Corbin says
March 7, 2013 at 3:37 PMVery cool! My parents are heading out that way in a few months, I’ll be sure they check out this huge foot!
-Corbin
Ledfoots Pet Bakery says
March 7, 2013 at 3:51 PMGreat to know it’s in Chicago. I thought you lived somewhere else. We have to check it out the next time we come out to the big city. Great to know local bloggers. Go Blackhawks!!!
Emily @ Adventures of a Dog Mom says
March 7, 2013 at 4:04 PMInteresting… I don’t know if I would have noticed the heel print or not. I’m curious what it means!
Roxy the traveling dog says
March 7, 2013 at 6:14 PMNow that’s something you don’t see everyday. Very cool.
Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning says
March 7, 2013 at 6:17 PMVery interesting, Sugar. It would be fun to find out why it is red and why the foot left that shoe print?
Woos – Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
Dachshund Nola says
March 7, 2013 at 6:54 PMSo cool!
Nola
BeadedTail says
March 7, 2013 at 7:03 PMWe would have never guessed it was at a church! Thanks for the great photos and interesting facts Sugar!
The Musings Of A Crazy Cat Lady says
March 7, 2013 at 7:05 PMWhat a neat thing to find on the steps of a church. We like your little boots, Sugar.
Lorenza says
March 7, 2013 at 9:33 PMSure it is very interesting!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
Murphy & Stanley says
March 7, 2013 at 9:47 PMHmmm, this is very interesting. Perhaps it means something about how we appear to be one way and yet we can make an impression another way?
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Online Doods
Two French Bulldogs says
March 7, 2013 at 10:00 PMThat foot is so funny. We will have to tell mom to look for it when she is in town
Benny & Lily
BZ says
March 8, 2013 at 12:14 AMFunny! It looks quite nice with your booties:)
Nichole says
March 8, 2013 at 10:03 AMHa Ha – too cute!
Gracie says
March 8, 2013 at 11:56 AMYou look quite pretty with your big red foot!!
Golden woofs to you!
Sage says
March 8, 2013 at 9:19 PMMom always loved Chicago when she’d go for business (back in the day). One of her favorite cities…always something fun to see or visit.
Dolly the Doxie says
March 9, 2013 at 10:38 AMThanks Sugar I’ll check it out! Mom wants to take me in to the city when the weather gets better! Love Dolly
Max's Mom says
March 10, 2013 at 11:29 AMHow strange and wonderful at the same time!!