Fortune Frog, Bronze sculpture at Paseo de Recoletos, Madrid, Spain
Fortune Frog is a bronze sculpture at Paseo de Recoletos with long legs that create space for pedestrians to walk underneath. The artwork integrates into the public space while allowing direct interaction through its accessible structure.
The sculpture was created in 2014 in connection with casinos returning to Madrid after a long absence. This project marked a cultural turning point for the city and its relationship with gaming and entertainment.
The bronze surface displays luck symbols from different cultures that visitors notice as they walk by. This mix of Egyptian scarabs, four-leaf clovers, and horseshoes reflects the global perspective of the location.
The sculpture is illuminated at night by embedded ground lights, making it easy to spot while exploring the Paseo de Recoletos area. This lighting helps visitors find and appreciate it at any time of day.
The sculpture's belly features international currency symbols like dollar, euro, and pound mixed with traditional luck symbols such as dolphins and elephants. This blend connects financial hopes with timeless good fortune signs in an unexpected way.
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