Johnpaul Harris:
Artist Bio: At native of Troy in Montgomery County, North Carolina, Johnpaul Harris earned his Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. A figurative sculptor—both human and animal forms—his art is known for engaging and inspiring people of all ages and from all walks of life. Career highlights include the White Rhino at the N.C. Zoological Park, Charlie “Choo Choo” Justice at Kenan Stadium, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Ambassador and Civil Rights Leader Andrew Young in the Andrew Young Park in Atlanta, Georgia, and Mildred the Bear and Cubs at Grandfather Mountain, N.C.
White Rhino (2002) Johnpaul Harris Bronze Sponsored by Bob and Bonnie Meeker
The Zoo’s animal sculptures are not intended to take the place of living animals but to provide insight and to illustrate scale, anatomy, gestures, interactions, or natural behaviors. White Rhino is one of the most popular animal sculptures in the Park because of its accessibility to children.
Courtesy of:
Artist info: UNC University Library
News Article: The Courier Tribune
Zoo and animal photos and info: The North Carolina Zoo, Tamara Hill
