04 Oct The “Pinkies” Come to Freeport
The pink sculptures have found a new home in Freeport
Opening event: Friday, Oct. 11, 4-6pm
Freeport Town Hall lawn
These sculptures, made from reclaimed fishing gear, honor the stewardship of Maine’s coastal fisheries, and represent the growing impact of climate change on our marine environment.
They promise to attract attention while inspiring environmental conversations with all ages.
The Pinkies—a trio of monumental steel sculptures sheathed in reclaimed fishing gear from beaches and coastal waters—were created by artist Pamela Moulton aka “Posey” with the help of fishermen, nonprofits, and over 5000 volunteers. These tall, huggable sculptures will be on display from October 2024 through October 2025 on the lawn in front of Freeport’s Town Hall at 30 Main Street.
A series of educational events inspired by The Pinkies are planned over the next year, engaging local students and the community to celebrate art created from reclaimed materials, and offer meaningful opportunities for community dialogue about the growing impact of climate change on our marine ecosystems and coastal livelihoods.
A fun, interactive, family-friendly welcome event is planned for next Friday, October 11, 2024, from 4-6 pm. Join the fun and help us give a warm welcome to The Pinkies!
Project partners: FreeportCAN, Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, Freeport Oyster Bar, Meetinghouse Arts, Center for Arts & Ecology at Desert of Maine