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One-Eyed Jack – Atlas Obscura
Whereas Odessa, Texas, claims to have the world’s largest jackrabbit statue at eight toes, they’ve extra just lately been dwarfed a number of occasions over by an summary metal statue in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Standing 26 toes tall and clocking in at 10 tons, One-Eyed Jack’s identify refers not solely to its singular eye however an previous nickname for the Jack enjoying card. That is somewhat acceptable, contemplating that the jackrabbit itself has been a typical sight within the Southwestern United States since time immemorial.
One-Eyed Jack was created by the artist John Randall Nelson to ask passersby into Outdated City Scottsdale, which prides itself on its Western heritage (though the nook on which it stands was not developed till the Nineteen Fifties.)
Nonetheless, the statue additionally tries to be forward-looking in its minimalistic design, impressed by the various modern artwork galleries situated within the neighborhood. A completely totally different view of the sculpture could be seen at night time, when it’s lit up in vibrant colours.