3rd Annual ArtiCulture Piggy Auction

Flying Piggy 1: Green with Ivy

2009-10-27T18:00:00.021-05:00

Elizabeth Greenbaum and Caylamina Roberts

Ivy communes with nature and considers herself the closest thing to an “earth mother” that is possible for a pig. Even with wings, she is mainly an earth-bound creature who is happiest when frolicking in the middle of the garden. Ivy’s oneness is so complete that she is totally unaware that all the other piggies are envious of her ability to be at peace in the dirt.

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The auction runs through Wednesday, November 18 at 5:00 PM. Bids can be made via web, in person at ArtiCulture (2613 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis MN 55406), or via phone during regular business hours at 612-729-5151.

Current high bid of $75 from E.R.

Flying Piggy 2: Lucky

2009-10-27T17:55:00.013-05:00

Emily Taylor

Lucky Pig is inspired by the symbolism of the Chinese dragon. Prosperity, good luck for the New Year, and a general well being is represented by the physical attributes of the beloved flaming, pearl-bearing dragon.

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Current high bid of $80 from E.S.

Flying Piggy 3: Swine Airline

2009-10-27T17:50:00.016-05:00

James Powell

This pig was inspired by the creations of Japanese artist/director Hayao Miyazaki and the Studio Ghibli movies. "Now that I live in Minnesota, my family and I will be flying a lot." This pig shows different people traveling - the unlucky guy sat in front of the screaming child, the people trying to finish their books, the traveling companions, the first time flyer and the monkey eating a banana.

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Current high bid of $65 by T.S.

Flying Piggy 4: Day Off

2009-10-27T17:45:00.016-05:00

James Powell

An idea inspired by those people you see on the streets that are clearly not going to work when you are. You may see them on your way to work, during lunch time or out of the window at your office. What are they doing? Why aren't they at work? Why can't I have the day off?!

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Current high bid of $75 from C.F.

Flying Piggy 5: Celestial Swine

2009-10-27T17:40:00.020-05:00

Adam King
This pig is a nocturnal swine species who spends all its energy waiting for just one thing—the sunrise! Holding out for this one event is the highlight of this piggy’s “day”, happily it then settles down for a long nap until nighttime, where is roots around waiting … waiting … waiting for that one splendid moment.

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Current high bid of $70 from V.L.D.

Flying Piggy 6: Matilda

2009-10-27T17:35:00.012-05:00

Kat Corrigan

Though this pig is painted blue, she’s not blue at all! Matilda is a whimsical piggy, adorned with extra flight feathers for additional lift on those windy days.

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Flying Piggy 7: Glam Pig

2009-10-27T17:30:00.013-05:00

Jeannie Linzmeyer

The glam piggie is not afraid and proves that you CAN put lipstick on a pig. "This piggy was inspired by a friend of mine who loves all things girlie and flamboyant."

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Current high bid of $65 from S.J.

Flying Piggy 8: Can a Leopard Change its Spots?

2009-10-27T17:28:00.012-05:00

Elizabeth Greenbaum

Not only can it change its spots, it obviously has the power to change its genetic makeup. Leopards spend much of their time in the trees, but this guy has no need to climb—by taking advantage of his flying abilities he can find the best napping spot in all the savanna.

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Current high bid of $95 from J.T.

Flying Piggy 9: Cyber Pig

2009-10-27T17:25:00.012-05:00

Melanie Haskell

Cyber Pig - part machine and part pork. The ultimate weapon and the ultimate piggy bank!

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Flying Piggy 10: Mexican Folk Art Pig

2009-10-27T17:20:00.012-05:00

Cherish Haskell

From El Dia de Los Muertos to Cinco de Mayo, this piggy (Spanish translation: cerdo) is a side kick for all your festive needs. !Ay caramba!

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Current high bid of $75 from D.B.R.

Flying Piggy 11: Patchwork Piggy

2009-10-27T17:15:00.017-05:00

multiple artists, a collaboration of Partnership Resources, Inc.

Partnership Resources, Inc. (PRI) is a day program for adults with developmental disabilities. "We are pleased to team up with ArtiCulture in providing an accessible studio space in the community to PRI artists."

The PRI Patchwork Pig is a collaboration between the artists of PRI from the different PRI locations. Each square represents an artist. The artists enjoy coming to ArtiCulture so much that they wanted to help out by participating in this fundraising event for ArtiCulture.

The artists are: Andrea S., Ron C., Marisa, Jenny S., Marrie B., Beth A., Jamie S., Nymeh, Sophie P., Shirley Hu., Shirley Ha., Frank B., Alison, Karanja, Doug, Jeremy, ReneeS., Sam, Marcia C., Wia, Tom S., Michael C., Elijah, Sue F., Kathy D., Jenny B., Jim L., Jerry M., Kamia, Lyn J. and Dionne S.

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Flying Piggy 12: Swine Flu

2009-10-27T17:10:00.009-05:00

Tracey Goodrich

In-flight or in-fluenza? This little pig is both doctor and patient. He not only sports a lab coat accented by an ammo belt with fully-loaded syringes, but is also bubbling with giant green viruses populating his piggy pink skin.

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No current bids. Minimum bid of $60.

Flying Piggy 13: Big Red Dreamer

2009-10-27T16:00:00.010-05:00

Jill Eckhoff-King

Reminiscent of Monopoly and other money-making schemes, this pig is an entrepreneur who likes to live “high on the hog”. Bursting with gusto, Red’s motto is risk everything and go for broke. One way to keep this big spender in check is to make sure his belly is full at all times.

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Current high bid of $60 from V.L.D.

Flying Piggy 14: I am Siamese if You Please

2009-10-27T15:30:00.008-05:00

Kim Gordon

Because I am Siamese I am smarter than the average pig. I'll help you save money and I'll keep your house free of mice!

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No current bids. Minimum bid of $60.

PAST PIGGY: Big Piggy 1 - Garden Piggy, by Kim Gordon

2008-11-05T08:52:00.013-06:00

For this pig, artist Kim Gordon drew inspiration from quiet moments spent in her garden. This joyfully painted piggy is a reminder to take the time to stop and smell the flowers and listen for the birds.

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Piggy won in 2008.

PAST PIGGY: Big Piggy 2 - Saving for a Rainy Day, by Emily Taylor

2008-11-05T08:51:00.006-06:00

Who can forget the warm rainfalls of our childhood when our parents would send us outside with an umbrella in our rain boots and swimsuits to splash in puddles and play in the sweet smelling summer air? This piggy bank, exquisitely painted down to the raindrops by Emily Taylor, is a delightful tribute to these playful memories.

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Piggy won in 2008.

PAST PIGGY: Big Piggy 3 - Zebra Piggy, by Elizabeth Greenbaum

2008-11-05T08:50:00.012-06:00

Even young piglets have thoughts of being something other than just a mundane pig and dream instead of one day becoming something much more exotic. Enter this transformed Zebra piggy conjured by artist Elizabeth Greenbaum.

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Piggy won in 2008.

PAST PIGGY: Big Piggy 4 - Constellation Sky Piggy, by Chelsea Herman

2008-11-05T08:49:00.005-06:00

For centuries civilizations have gazed up the the stars, eyes filling with wonder. Myth and knowledge both have been gleaned from the paths and constellations formed by stars twinkling in the night sky. Artist Chelsea Herman brings the magic of the sky down to earth with this little piggy with stars that actually glow in the dark!

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Piggy won in 2008.

PAST PIGGY: Big Piggy 5 - Pork Belly Piggy, by Elizabeth Greenbaum

2008-11-05T08:48:00.009-06:00

A true memento to the historic presidential election of 2008, this pig contains news snippets carefully curated by artist Elizabeth Greenbaum. This piggy uses the over saturated 24 hour news cycle to play with prevalent themes of this last election, including: the candidates, earmarks, patriotism, pork, and lets not forget that controversial lipstick.

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Piggy won in 2008.

PAST PIGGY: Big Piggy 6 - Circus Act Piggy, by Aneesa Adams

2008-11-05T08:40:00.009-06:00

Step under the bigtop and suspend your disbelief with this flying circus piggy. Whimsical and elegant this piggy painted by artist Aneesa Adams recalls the magic created when circus players leap into the air and tumble into the night.

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Piggy won in 2008.

PAST PIGGY: Big Piggy 7 - Dusk Until Dawn, by Cayla Roberts and Elizabeth Greenbaum

2008-11-05T08:36:00.009-06:00

This piggy channels the Roman goddess of dawn Aurora, who announces the arrival of the sun as she renews herself each morning in a flight across the sky. Mother and daughter team, Cayla Roberts and Elizabeth Greenbaum, invoke the myth and magic of this mystical flight in their rendition of this piggy.

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Piggy won in 2008.

PAST PIGGY: Big Piggy 8 - Buffalo Wings, by Stephanie Weir

2008-11-05T08:34:00.005-06:00

Controlled irony and a little black humor are the salt and pepper of this piggy, by artist Stephanie Weir, whose body serves as map of delectable parts fit for consumption. Watch out hors devours enthusiasts, this little piggy flies with spicy buffalo wings!

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Piggy won in 2008.

PAST PIGGY: Big Piggy 9 - Fly With Your Life, by Bo Kim

2008-11-05T08:33:00.005-06:00

Immaculate attention to detail through use of thin washes of color and fine brushstrokes are the metamorphosis of this stunning piggy bank. Artist Bo Kim invites the viewer to accompany her through the global hillsides of her recent travels in her rendition of this lovely piggy.

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Piggy won in 2008.

PAST PIGGY: Little Piggy 10 -"HAM"burger Piggy, By Ash Marlene Hane

2008-11-05T07:30:00.009-06:00

Artist Ash Marlene Hane uses a play on words as inspiration for this splendid piggy. This "ham"burger, complete with sunflower seed bun, utilizes a graphic approach to create a humorous piggy bank treat.

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Piggy won in 2008.

PAST PIGGY: Little Piggy 11 - "Man Exploits" Slogan Piggy, by Peter Stucky

2008-11-05T07:26:00.009-06:00

Artist Peter Stucky keenly invokes the Canadian-American economist John Kenneth Galbraith to comment on the folly of man and politics. Part philosophy, part political humor, this pig is perfect for any political aficionado.

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Piggy won in 2008.

PAST PIGGY: Little Piggy 12 - Koi Piggy, by Emily Taylor

2008-11-05T07:25:00.003-06:00

A new twist on the timeless fantasies of transformation (frog turns into prince, a young pauper is actually a princess) artist Emily Taylor weaves a tale of enchanted wonderment with her Koi Piggy. Smart choices of color and brush stroke create brilliant fish scales that shimmer in the light.

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Piggy won in 2008.

PAST PIGGY: Little Piggy 13 - Hog Wild! by Chelsea Herman

2008-11-05T07:23:00.006-06:00

A wild hog, complete with boar tusks, gone hog wild! This punk rock piggy is living life in the fast lane. Artist Chelsea Herman's keen eye for detail left nothing out when she constructed this piggy, fancy feet and all.

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Piggy won in 2008.

PAST PIGGY: Little Piggy 14 - Quilted Piggy, by Willow Hoaglund

2008-11-05T07:22:00.008-06:00

Artist Willow Hoaglund's patchwork use of newsprint and textile inspired design creates an illusion of softness on this cast iron piggy bank. Subtle textual details draw in the eye of the viewer while inspiring the imagination.

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Piggy won in 2008.