Medusa

I am trying to raise funds to redo the octopus downtown. It has been exposed to the elements for approximately 13 years and needs restored.

There is a new product available (a truck bed liner) that wasn't available when I originally created the octopus. This product should last significantly longer than the previous fiberglass and epoxy. I figured if I'm going to take it down for the restoration I might as well rethink the concept, so I came up with Medusa. Changing the tentacles to snakes. This will be an intricate and involved process including dismantling, refabricating, transporting and resculpting snakeheads and bodies.

This piece has received national press. Every year after Hall of Fame week I am contacted by at least two people from out of state expressing their love for the piece. I believe it promotes our city as a creative contender in the eyes of public art.

For any donation of $500 or more I can give you a limited edition print, signed and numbered, of "common ground", a pinnacle piece in canton's City Hall.

I believe this amount should get me started and get the tentacles in my studio before winter.

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thank you for any consideration.

Sincerely,

Thomas Morgan