This eye catching giant Bad Dog sculpture is hard to miss. How often would you see a giant dog peeing on the side of a building. It makes you wonder and smile at the same time.
This Giant Dog Sculpture, Bad Dog,is about 28ft tall and 33ft long. It was created by a California artist, Richard Jackson, for Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) in Newport Beach. It was installed early 2013 as part of Jackson’s exhibition “Ain’t Painting a Pain.” Bad Dog was assembled on site. There were 52 digitally cut-out pieces crafted from fiber glass and composite materials. It was suppose to be torn down after the exhibit. I guess the commotion Bad Dog brought to the museum has made them keep it longer.
Can you guess what kind go dog is Bad Dog? Bad Dog is a labrador retriever.
Can you see the fake pee yellow stain on the wall?
Bad Dog definitely “marked the territory of the art world.”
Bad Dog is an art that makes a “statement.”
What statement do you think Richard Jackson is conveying?
This post marks the beginning of our 2015 Sugar’s Golden Tours. We will share dog-friendly places in Orange County (Southern California). From time to time, we will share dog-friendly places in San Diego and Los Angeles.
Bella, Roxy & Macdui says
January 21, 2015 at 1:42 AMWe don’t know what the artist is saying, but it is impressive! Love the yellow stain….
My Dog Likes says
January 21, 2015 at 3:24 AMThat sure is a bad dog! Definitely an eye catching art piece!
I look forward to reading more of your Golden Tours this year!
Sam says
January 21, 2015 at 6:07 AMI’ve always loved the humor in that statue – you are so lucky you got to see it!
Monty and Harlow
easyweimaraner says
January 21, 2015 at 6:57 AMthat’s a super cool art piece! I want one too!… butt I would use an umbrella when I walk under that dog hehehe
Reilly & Denny says
January 21, 2015 at 8:02 AMIt is kinda gross actually
dawn rae says
January 21, 2015 at 9:00 AMI especially love the last photo, your dog seems to be laughing. I love the statue.
Laika says
January 21, 2015 at 9:40 AMWow we love the sculpture. It is funny 🙂
Frankie and Ernie says
January 21, 2015 at 9:53 AMTHAT is some FINE ART fur SURE….
Madi says
January 21, 2015 at 10:09 AMmol mol mol that is what I call letting the flood gates open.
Sugar that is one ginormous pee-peeing pup you might need your slicker
Hugs madi your bfff
Emily @ Adventures of a Dog Mom says
January 21, 2015 at 10:34 AMI’ve seen this one before and thing it’s pretty cool but maybe we should get that dog neutered!
Dory's Backyard says
January 21, 2015 at 10:37 AMToo funny!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Smileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
Sand Spring Chesapeakes says
January 21, 2015 at 11:13 AMThat is way cool.
Sharon S. says
January 21, 2015 at 11:19 AMI love the sculpture, but can you imagine what the artist must have said when he proposed the idea to the art museum.
Gilligan says
January 21, 2015 at 11:46 AMThis piece really speaks to me. I think I get “art” now (I thought the humans were just trying to say “arf”). *wags* – Gilligan from WagsAhoy.com
Kristin says
January 21, 2015 at 12:29 PMToo funny! Impressive sculpture. Great photos, Sugar.
Taryn says
January 21, 2015 at 12:43 PMThat is wild! Not sure what the message is though.
M. K. Clinton says
January 21, 2015 at 12:58 PMThat is certainly eye-catching! BOL!
Molly The Wally says
January 21, 2015 at 1:33 PMOMD that is hilarious yellow stain included. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Best wishes Molly
BeadedTail says
January 21, 2015 at 1:47 PMMOL! That’s funny!
Kia says
January 21, 2015 at 2:11 PMLOL wow very interesting…never seen anything like that before that’s for sure!
Angel Pip and Ruby says
January 21, 2015 at 2:15 PMThat’s one BIG bad dog! Did you guys move again to Orange County? Sounds fun!
Maynard Jack and Winston says
January 21, 2015 at 3:05 PMSugar, you didn’t get peed on, right???
Rama's Mama says
January 21, 2015 at 3:10 PMI love that! How fun! I think they should leave it up!
Jackie Bouchard says
January 21, 2015 at 4:27 PMNot sure what the statement is! Maybe that we shouldn’t take art too seriously – we should just enjoy it. (Or… well, I hope it’s not that he’s peeing on his fellow artists!)
Sandy says
January 21, 2015 at 5:42 PMSmug ar you look so tiny under that big bad dog!!! Hope you had fun! Can’t wait to see the other places you will visit!! Take care pretty girl!!
Chewy the Golden says
January 21, 2015 at 8:18 PMThat is some VERY yellow pee!
You will make such a lovely tour guide, Sugar! Looking forward to hearing about your other adventures.
Barbara Rivers says
January 21, 2015 at 10:05 PMI just love this installment!! Maybe the artist wants to convey the message of not taking art so seriously, and of having fun with it?
Rachel Sheppard says
January 22, 2015 at 12:38 AMWow! That is a big statue!
Marie says
January 22, 2015 at 3:13 AMThat’s funny! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Purrs xx
Athena and Marie
Murphy & Stanley says
January 22, 2015 at 4:49 PMWe thought fur sure it was a “how to” sculpture for us squatters!
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Tootsie says
February 2, 2015 at 6:29 AMThat is totally pawsome. LOVE IT!
xox
Tootsie