First Beakerhead larger-than-life display has political message

The 35-foot polar bear erected at Enoch Park as part of the popular Beakerhead festival isn’t just spectacular to look at, there is an important message about climate change. The creation was built out of recycled car hoods to show the connection between carbon footprint and habitat loss. Sculptor and builder, Don Kennell, who is from New Mexico, said he is very concerned about climate change and wanted to bring the concerns to public spaces. “People have this deep connection with th