Meet the Filipino-American artist behind the 151-foot ‘Jax’ sculpture coming to new downtown park
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WKMG contributed to this report.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The artist known as Jefrë, born Jefre Figueras Manuel, has created life-size public art pieces in cities like Manila, London, Abu Dhabi and Orlando.
After a Thursday’s decision by a city committee, it looks like his next massive art installation will be in Jacksonville, part of a new park where the Jacksonville Landing once stood.
Perkins & Will, which received the highest marks out of three designs presented to the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA), was picked to redevelop Riverfront Plaza with a beer garden, a hotel, a play area and a multi-million dollar 151-foot stainless steel “Jax” sculpture designed by Jefrë.
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