Below: The Firebird glitters in the sunlight. It is 17 feet tall and weighs 1,433 pounds. It is covered in 7,500 pieces of glass, both mirrored and colored. It is nicknamed Disco Chicken.

Below: Another piece of art

Below: Art in Charlotte, North Carolina

The Green
425 S. Tyron Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

The Green is a prominent urban park and gathering space located in Uptown Charlotte, along South Tyron on Street. Established in 1776 on the site of the city’s original public square, the park occupies what was once part of Charlotte’s early settlement layout, making it one of the oldest civic spaces in the city. Its name reflects the traditional concept of a communal “green” where residents could meet, celebrate, and relax.

The Green is notable for its focus on art. Temporary, public art is often on display, particularly in the summer.

Below: Storybook themed architecture.

Below: The Giant Easter Eggs on Parade

Below: Easter Eggs on Parade celebrates the creativity of local artists with a dazzling display of 11 giant eggs. Drawing inspiration from iconic bejeweled eggs, each oversized masterpiece reflects the artist’s unique interpretation of the Charlotte SHOUT! theme: “curiosity.” This vibrant group highlights the incredible talent of our community, blending artistry and wonder in a one-of-a-kind installation.

Below: Eggstra Eggcentric Eggspression by Nkengi Freeman. A life-size pop-art interpretation of the artist, transforming a simple egg into a bold cultural character. With bright locs, gold jewelry and an expressive open mouth, it celebrates vice, individually and community pride- radiating the colorful, unapologetic energy of the Shout! festival.

Below: Void Into the Octopus' Garden by Sam Lagana - A fun, curious creature made with acrylic paint, pal tiya, and recycled materials.

Below: The Unraveling by Dani Dias

Below: And She Grew by Ava Dias

Below: Curiosity Blooms by Cassandra Wiselka

Below: Put Your Ducks in a Row by Greg Urouhart

Below: Beneath the Blue by Vaishali Awale

Below: In Their Own World by Vedavalli Saravanan

Below: Lightning Bug Love by Emily Little - notice the little bugs sticking out from the egg.

Below: Zoe by Shelby Mengel

Below: All Eyes on You by Hobo Husband

Below: Other creations in the park

Below: FISH by Doyle Bussey is a playful, interactive sculpture designed to spark curiosity and connection. Made from recycled translucent 55-gallon plastic drums and steel wire repurposed from old political signs, the piece transforms previously manufactured materials into something lively and new. By day, Fish can blow bubbles, adding a sense of surprise and wonder. (But no bubble were seen on this date)

Fish is an interactive sculpture made of recycled plastic drums and steel wire from old political signs.

Below: it is hard to realize that there is a man dangling from the fish - but a closer up of the man is also shown below,

Below: Now the man hanging from the fish can be seen

Below: Bricks and eyes on the ground

Below: Gold signs in the area

Below: Boys climbing a brick wall

Below Five seats for people wanting to rest

Below: Flowers in the park

More will be posted here as Lee and Karen Duquette explore other places or things. Remember, they are no longer, full-time RVers. And due to previous physical injuries, travel is limited, but they try to take car trips whenever possible.

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