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Rusty the Dog was created in the summer of 2011 for the ARTprize competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Utilizing bent 'dogleg' trees for hind legs and cast-off automotive and farm parts, this dog weighs 3,100 lbs and stands 12' high with a length of 19' tip to tail. 


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The ball was constructed out of numerous cans saved from the Rapid River school's hot lunch program and fastened together with a hundreds of screws.  
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On the back lawn of the Grand Rapids Public Museum.
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The first weekend of ARTprize..
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Class fieldtrip.
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Mr. & Mrs. G. These fine folks gave Rusty a hind leg to stand on.

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The FauxGRASS Quartet laying it down.
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Top 10! Ended up placing 5th out of 1,582 entries.

Rusty ended up placing 5th out of 1,582 entries!

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An impromtu HIP HIP HOORAY fro Rusty!
he took another ride to the groomers
Making the trip back to Rapid River.
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Hanging out at the adhocWORKshop.
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Leaving for new home.
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Rusty has made a home at Baker College in Allen Park, Michigan.