"X-RAY" - The Saga Continues...
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Randy LeBlanc is no stranger to the realm of public art. In 2000, he participated in New Orleans' Festival of Fins, and was excited to learn that Acadiana was doing a similar project. LeBlanc submitted designs that would appeal to local businesses, while allowing room for artistic interpretation. Dr. Jeff Laborde of Laborde Diagnostics, who was familiar with the Festival of Fins, decided to get involved and found "X-Ray" pelican, a design perfectly suited his radiology business. The novelty of the pelicans appealed to Laborde, who regularly supports The Acadiana Arts Council as well as local artists. To turn LeBlanc's design into a reality, Dr. Laborde provided LeBlanc with sample x-rays from which the artist based the skeleton of the pelican. "X-Ray" quickly became a popular favorite among the community. Sadly, during Mardi Gras 2002, "X-Ray" was stolen from its nest in the Oil Center. The offenders literally ripped him from his perch, and dismembered the bird, leaving only his foot still bolted to the base. While probably done as a prank, the theft is considered a felony crime. Both Crimestoppers and the Lafayette Parish Police Department took the case seriously, and began intense investigations. Though at the time of this writing, the whereabouts of "X-Ray" are still unknown, the community has not forgotten him. Citizens began leaving flowers and signs on "X-Ray's" nest, and continue to call the Acadiana Arts Council for developments in the case. We are all hopeful that he may return some day. |
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