Garden Statue Dreams
by Dale Powell
Title
Garden Statue Dreams
Artist
Dale Powell
Medium
Photograph
Description
Bird Girl Statue
he Savannah Bird Girl Statue is a well-known symbol associated with the historic city of Savannah, Georgia. Here's a detailed overview:
Origins
The statue, officially named "Bird Girl," was created in 1936 by sculptor Sylvia Shaw Judson.
It was originally cast in bronze and intended to be a garden sculpture.
Design
The statue depicts a young girl in a contemplative pose, holding two shallow bowls in her outstretched hands.
The bowls are often interpreted as bird feeders, though their purpose is symbolic as much as functional.
Its understated elegance and quiet demeanor evoke a sense of calm and mystery.
Cemetery Connection
One of the original casts was placed in Bonaventure Cemetery, a famous site in Savannah known for its haunting beauty and historic significance.
The statue gained widespread fame after being featured on the cover of John Berendt’s best-selling book, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1994).
Popularity and Relocation
Following the book’s publication and subsequent film adaptation, the Bird Girl became a cultural icon.
Due to its growing fame and concerns about potential damage, the statue was relocated from Bonaventure Cemetery to the Telfair Museums' Jepson Center for the Arts in Savannah, where it is now preserved and displayed.
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September 8th, 2016
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