Location: Phoenix, Rt. 209, Dingmans Ferry, PA

Sponsor: Phoenix Store

Artists: John Kirslis

John Kirslis is a long-time jeweller living in Dingmans Ferry who has recently turned to art. He specializes in drawing and sculpting the figure.His interest in using alternative materials for sculpture inspired his "slate-bear". The idea is to be creative no matter what you're working with.)

The slates used on this bear are from the roof of the Phoenix store, which were torn off when a black bear climbed above!