Sponsored by Stamp Student Union. Gift of Dan and Patsy Mote. One of 50 University of Maryland "Fear the Turtle" painted fiberglass terrapins that were on public art exhibition on campus for Maryland's 150th Anniversary Celebration. While most were on-campus, some appeared in Baltimore and other venues around the state of MD, plus D.C., for six months. They were auctioned off for scholarship money. Artists hailed from Mid-Atlantic region and had a $1,000 budget. Some sculptures, such as Kertle, remain on campus in various locations--not necessarily their original spots.
Baltimoresun.com staff. "Fear the Turtle sculptures: Guide to Locations." Baltimore Sun. April 21, 2006. http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bal-vg-turtles-locations-story.html.
"'Fear the Turtle' Sculptures Make Regional Debut.” Newswise. April 24, 2006. https://newswise.com/articles/fear-the-turtle-sculptures-make-regional-debut.
Pachikara, Melissa. "UMD’s 'Fear the Turtle' Sculptures Go on Auction." Maryland Newsline. October 12, 2006. http://www.newsline.umd.edu/etcetera/turtleauction101206.htm.
"MARYLAND DAY 2006: FEAR THE TURTLES!" News at Smith. April 1, 2006. https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/news/maryland-day-2006-fear-turtles.
"'Fear the Turtle' Statue Project Kicks Off in Maryland." Roadside America. December 14, 2005. https://www.roadsideamerica.com/news/12041.