Mother bear and cubs Sculpture

Why did the mama bear choose blue? Right here, at the Colorado Convention Center, stands “I See What You Mean,” the giant blue bear. But it’s not officially called the Mother bear and cubs Sculpture. This 40-foot-tall sculpture, created by Lawrence Argent, has become a Denver icon. It’s a beloved photo opportunity for tourists and locals alike. The bear appears to be peering into the convention center’s lobby. This playful curiosity was inspired by a newspaper photo of a bear looking into a window. Argent wanted to capture the intrigue of what happens inside these large buildings. The massive scale was intentional. Argent wanted a piece that wouldn’t clash with the convention center’s architecture but would embrace its size. He also wanted to bring the feel of the Colorado mountains down to the city. The blue color? A happy accident. A printout of the design came back blue, and Argent loved it. Later, he learned of the blue bear’s significance to the Ute tribes, adding another layer of meaning. The sculpture is made of fiber-reinforced polymers and concrete, weighing a hefty 10,000 pounds. The lapis lazuli blue finish, a color echoing the Colorado sky and a rare stone found in the state, adds to the bear’s unique charm. The Mother bear and cubs Sculpture wasn’t always destined to be blue, but sometimes, the best things in life are unexpected. So next time you see a mini replica in a Denver shop, remember the story of the accidental blue bear that captured the city’s heart.