Apatosaurus

This Apatosaurus public art sculpture was commissioned by Swansons Nursery, the oldest nursery in Seattle, WA. “Humphrey” is a visual anchor for the store. Diane designed him to have a curious look as he peers around his surroundings, attracting visitors to interact with him.

photo credit Aimee Damman, Swansons Nursery

The sculpture is made of cold-rolled steel and lined with chicken wire. It took a team of over 10 individuals to bring the dinosaur to life. In designing and constructing Humphrey, Diane paid careful attention to his musculoskeletal composition as t

The sculpture is made of cold-rolled steel and lined with chicken wire. It took a team of over 10 individuals to bring the dinosaur to life. In designing and constructing Humphrey, Diane paid careful attention to his musculoskeletal composition as the moss was overlaid on his spine and body.

Once metal fabrication began, Humphrey’s construction process took 4 weeks. He enjoyed all of the attention he received on his journey down I-5 to Swansons nursery.

Once metal fabrication began, Humphrey’s construction process took 4 weeks. He enjoyed all of the attention he received on his journey down I-5 to Swansons nursery.

Humphery is covered in over 67,858.39 linear inches of moss. The Apatosaurus sculpture weighs approximately 1500 lbs and is 10' H x 8' W x L 21' L from nose to tail.

Humphery is covered in over 67,858.39 linear inches of moss. The Apatosaurus sculpture weighs approximately 1500 lbs and is 10' H x 8' W x L 21' L from nose to tail.

photo credit Aimee Damman, Swansons Nursery

photo credit Aimee Damman, Swansons Nursery