Press Release: June 23, 2023
Raleigh, North Carolina U.S.A.- Art and Science Foundation has inked a contract with Brookfield Properties to exhibit its critically acclaimed sculpture titled Pandemic. Brookfield Properties is one of the world’s largest real estate managers, providing development and management services for all major real estate. (over 840 properties, 300 million Sq Ft of commercial space and 90 million sq. ft. of development also with properties in United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Europe, China, Canada, Brazil, and Australia). Brookfield properties manages over 128 shopping malls in continental USA and Hawaii.
The post Pandemic Heroes Tour and Art exhibition will celebrate our resilience as humans and honor all our essential workers and will become the first art to exhibit solely at mega shopping malls. The Pandemic Art is a multi- million-dollar museum masterpiece towering statue of COVID that measures 8 ½ feet by 5 ½, and weighs 2205 pounds; made of solid bronze, copper, and steel.
The subject matter addressed in this art piece and the quality make the work very accessible to various age groups and cultures as it addresses the importance of personal hygiene.
We are very excited about the opportunity to exhibit my work mega shopping malls across the United States managed by Brookfield Properties, commented Dr. Olatoye originally trained as a veterinarian, a film critic and his background as a scientist made the creation of the Pandemic art possible. "My purpose as an artist is to create art that will change the world and I am honored to have been granted the opportunity so closely with my personal goals of promoting a happier healthier world and bringing art and science together for a better future" Dr. Olatoye concluded.