A model of a bear decorated to represent Shakespeare, named Shakesbear. On the rear (not pictured) is the text “Exit, pursued by a bear”.
Last year Birmingham hosted The Big Sleuth public art charity event:
To most people, the word ‘sleuth’ means a private detective, but it’s also the collective noun for a group of bears! Bizarre but true. In the summer of 2017, Bear-mingham brought both definitions together in The Big Sleuth – a wonderful public art trail that spanned the city and surrounding districts for 10 bear-illiant weeks.
Our bear-itiful sun-bear sculptures captured the imagination of young and old alike, each telling their own story. From raising awareness of the plight of the sun bear, to celebrating Birmingham’s industrial heritage our bears brought colour, creativity and fun to the city’s streets and showcased the talents of some incredible artists.
The trail ended on 17 September, and on 12 October our bears went under the hammer to raise funds for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity. The Big Sleuth Auction raised more than £250,000 to support the innovative and life-saving work of Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
http://thebigsleuth.co.uk
And the local bard was not left out:
This bear is influenced by the most famous of Shakespeare’s stage directions ‘Exit, pursued by a bear’ from Act III of The Winter’s Tale. The bard is from the Midlands and Shakesbear is a fitting tribute to mark the recent 400th anniversary of his death. The design references the iconic portrait of the playwright by Engraver Martin Droeshout from 1623.
http://thebigsleuth.co.uk/big-bear/shakesbear/
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