The Green Man of Portland, Public sculpture in Old Town Chinatown, Portland, United States.
The Green Man of Portland consists of two bronze sculptures with eight narrative marker panels positioned along Fifth and Sixth Avenues in Old Town Chinatown. The installation unfolds through street-level art displays that tell stories of mysterious green archers.
The installation was created in 2009 by artist Daniel Duford, drawing inspiration from Works Progress Administration posters and 1970s horror comics. These references blend earlier public art traditions with visual influences from decades past.
The sculpture series tells a fictional story about green archers whose arrows let people see flowers growing from others' heads. This playful narrative explores how a magical perspective could transform the way we perceive each other.
The complete installation extends between Burnside and Glisan Streets, following a walking path through Old Town Chinatown. The neighborhood offers shops, restaurants, and galleries scattered between the art markers, making it easy to explore at your own pace.
The final marker panel invites community participation by proposing that anyone in Portland could become the Green Man. This connects visitors and residents to an urban mythology that welcomes everyone into its story.
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