The Mosaic Dragon sculpture park, originally uploaded by Jude Adam.
Fannie Mae Dees Park is often referred to as “Dragon Park,” thanks to Pedro Silva’s 20-year-old sea serpent, which features hundreds of personal designs–including faces, birds, alien creatures, flowers and animals–all made of cut or chipped tiles painted by local artists. Over several months in 1999, neighborhood volunteers gave the beloved reptile much-needed repairs and polish, making him as handsome–and climbable–as ever.
Fannie Mae Dees Park – Nashville, TN, 37212 – Citysearch
mosaic dragon sculpture of dragon park on Flickr – by discutant
Dragon Park mosaic sculpture on Flickr – by chartnot3
The mosaic details of Dragon Park on Flickr – by Brent and MariLynn
The dragon part of the playground was built in the late 70s, with art made from tiles by children from the nearby schools. The end of the tail is in the foreground and the head is in the top left. During the day, this area will be covered by children and at night will have couples on a date. I have heard that if the moon is right and you stand at the right spot, it will look like the dragon is breathing fire.
Dragon mosaic detail on Flickr – by jbparker
Scary Clowns on Flickr – by Lizish
Balloons on Flickr – by Lizish
mosaic detail face of the dragon of dragon park on Flickr – by discutant
In the tiles on the dragon, look for artists’ renditions of local civic leader Fannie Mae Dees, for whom the park is named, Dolly Parton and others.
Fannie Mae Dees Park – Nashville, TN, 37212 – Citysearch
More Mosaic on Flickr – by Lizish
Woman in the Dragon on Flickr – by Lizish
Dragon Park mosaic detail on Flickr – chartno3
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I too participated in creating a mosaic piece, with my friends daughter. I now live in Pennsylvania. My relatives in Nashville take their grandchildren to the park. I found joy in being a part of the project, and in how the dragon has become such a well used and valued part of the Nashville community.
Now living in VT, I remember bringing the children I was babysitting to this park. We participated in mosaic and had a grand time. I am so glad to see that it is still standing.
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Dragon park is an wonderful inspirational tool for me. I often go there w/my daughter to enjoy this awesome creature.
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I am very happy with the coverage of the “Dragon Park” as is known the Sea Serpent. i thak you!
As being the sculptor-mosaicist who made this project, I think my name should be in the headline, as all the other projects you cover in these web sites.
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If I ever visit Tennessee I will make sure I try and find this, such a cool work of functional art!
I like this article & enjoyed learning about the dragon sculpture. I’m a mosaic artist & am just starting a blog. I used your idea for my first blog article & have referenced your article for more photos. Hope that’s okay.
You have a great blog & I’d like to use it for ideas & probably add you to a list if that’s okay. I’m not planning anything near as big as your blog – just a communications venue for customers & mosaic friends. Thanks!
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Wow I’m actually really glad you featured both the dragon park and my photographs! I remember climbing all over this dragon when I was a wee one, it’s great to see some recognition of the beautiful mosaic on it.