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A symbol of the essence of a friendly Village friendly greetings
Artist: Celou Bonnet
Location: Vince Ross Village Square – Main at Alvarado
Family ties play an important role in our community and that is evident in this piece. Fallbrook dentist Nick Beye’s son served as the model for this piece with his pet rabbit.
‘When I sit on this wall looking at the cubs with my bunny in my arms, I think about how I am greeting my friends with a smile as if to say ‘bonjour’ to this wonderful town of Fallbrook’ … B. Edwards, Fallbrook Country Day School, Oct 2000.
About the Artist: Celou is an internationally acclaimed bronze artist. Her sensitivity to young people and animals is a talent which developed in her native France.
Donor: Fallbrook Village Rotary Club
