Statue of Todd Kirnan

Statue of Todd Kirnan
alt=Bronze statue of Todd Kirnan. He's depicted as holding a full 4-cup drink carrier in his right hand while his left hand grips the rolled top of a paper bag. He's dressed in a Portland Trailblazers basketball team jersey, #22. The statue is emplaced in front of a red brick wall. On the wall next to his left shoulder is a plaque that reads: "Mr. Gresham" Todd Kirnan Made possible with generous support of Heather and Rich Söderberg-Green Heart of the Gorge Bronze Söderberg Gallery and Studio The Citizens of Gresham Gresham Public Outdoor Art 2018
The statue in 2023
ArtistHeather Soderberg
MediumBronze sculpture
SubjectTodd Kirnan
Location

A bronze sculpture of Todd Kirnan by Heather Soderberg was installed in Gresham, Oregon, in September 2018.[1] The life-size statue at Northeast Third and Main Street honors Kirnan, an autistic delivery man nicknamed "Mister Gresham". It depicts Kirnan wearing a Portland Trail Blazers jersey with the number 22 for Clyde Drexler.[2] The artwork cost approximately $54,000 and was funded by private donations from community members.[3] The statue's dedicated was accompanied with a parade attended by hundreds.[4]

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References

  1. ↑ Keizur, Christopher (October 11, 2018). "'Mr. Gresham' Todd Kirnan honored with life-size statue". Portland Tribune. Archived from the original on April 19, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  2. ↑ Tomlinson, Stuart (September 21, 2018). "Everyday Heroes: Todd Kirnan, aka 'Mister Gresham,' gets a parade and a bronze statue". KATU. Archived from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  3. ↑ "City comes together to honor 'Mister Gresham' with bronze statue". KATU. September 22, 2018. Archived from the original on April 22, 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  4. ↑ Hartman, Steve (September 28, 2018). "Oregon community honors delivery man with parade and statue". CBS News. Archived from the original on April 23, 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2021.


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