FIND BILLY!
2025
Fiberglass, resins, wood, steel. Various sizes - ranging 38-42 in (H) x 26-32 (W) x 24-32 (D). Each approx. 60lb.
FIND BILLY! is a multi-part interactive sculpture installation commissioned by the City of Bellingham as part of their Downtown Activation & Beautification Program. The family of four playful character sculptures are placed in various locations in the urban downtown area: Green Billy is installed to the rear of Old City Hall above Maritime Heritage Park, Yellow Billy outside the Whatcom Museum Family Interactive Gallery on Flora St, Pink Billy adjacent to Depot Market Square on East Maple St, and Blue Billy outside the Federal Building on West Magnolia St.
FIND BILLY! forms part of the City of Bellingham’s permanent public art collection.
Deriving stylistic and material inspiration from their 2024 Billy & George sculptures in Harriet Spanel Park and taking their name from the founder of the city, William Bellingham, FIND BILLY! continues uckiood’s mission to create moments of childlike wonder in everyday life. Utilizing the highly accessible, visual language of childhood, FIND BILLY! engages both children and adults by providing instantaneous and uplifting pops of joy within the urban landscape.
Despite its expansive footprint across the downtown area, FIND BILLY! is an intimate project which encourages visitors and residents to take the time to closely interact with their surroundings. Rather than presenting a single piece of monumental public art which captivates fleetingly, FIND BILLY! is a truly experiential and communal piece of art wherein residents and visitors can engage with the sculptures organically or in isolation - as a colorful surprise on a familiar daily route or as a stand-alone activity with a defined focus. Via a dedicated FIND BILLY Scavenger Hunt & Prize Draw produced by the City of Bellingham, residents are encouraged to navigate, observe, wayfind, and document - as well as explore new and unfamiliar spaces in the downtown area.