Oregon city asks residents to stop sticking googly eyes on art pieces
City of Bend says it took $1,500 to remove googly eyes from sculptures around city
US city of Oregon has requested its residents to stop sticking googly eyes on the city’s art pieces such as statues and murals.
“While the googly eyes placed on the various art pieces around town might give you a chuckle, it costs money to remove them with care to not damage the art,” a Facebook post made by the city read as quoted by Sky News.
“While we don’t condone the wreaths, leis and Santa hats, let’s stay away from adhesives, graffiti and all things that can damage the art,” the city of Bend added.
However, residents of the city have no intention to refrain from their antics as one replied on Facebook that, “It would cost $0 to leave them on” as several thought the googly eyes were a good addition to the artworks.
“My daughter and I went past the flaming chicken today and shared the biggest laugh,” a woman wrote as she used a nickname for the “Phoenix Rising” sculpture in Bend.
“We love the googly eyes. This town is getting to be so stuffy. Let’s have fun!,” another wrote indicating that the people have no intention to stop now.
Whereas, several others said the city should focus on much more important issues instead of spending time and money on removing the googly eyes which were giving the people something to cheer about.
The council has spent $1,500 on removing the googly eyes from seven of the eight sculptures in the city, according to Bend’s communications director, Rene Mitchell.
Mitchell further stated that they have started treating some of the art pieces, which are made of bronze and steel. As for the Phoenix Rising sculpture, it may even need to be repainted.
