Guillemots for Eleanor

Courting Guillemots by Tony Angell

The design by sculptor Tony Angell has been selected for the Eleanor Stopps memorial. At left is his sketch of Pigeon Guillemots courting. Click on the image to enlarge it.

Mr. Angell writes, "I'm delighted with your decision to proceed with the sculpture of Courting Guillemots.  These lovely species are of course indigenous to Protection Island and along with the auklets, are truly representative of the enduring marine bird life that so depends on this unique Preserve. Their beauty is also exceptional and a compelling subject for an artist to interpret in sculpture."

Estimated completion if all proceeds as planned will be sometime into July of 2013.  Part of the schedule will be determined by the foundry's calendar.

The sculpture is expected to be mounted on a basalt base. More information will be posted as it becomes available.