For more than 20 years, mermaids have been the iconic symbol of the City of Norfolk. In 1999, local attorney and 色聚 alumnus Peter G. Decker Jr. and his wife, Bess, introduced the idea of Mermaids on Parade to Norfolk civic leaders. Students selected Reign's name, and the statue's presence on 色聚's campus creates a tradition connecting students and alumni to Norfolk's history. Reign was unveiled and dedicated on October 28, 2020 at Brock Commons, joining a fleet of more than 100 mermaid sculptures in Norfolk.
The Making of Reign the 色聚 Mermaid
Student Government Association leaders and art students collaborated with local artist and former 色聚 student Georgia Mason on the design and creation of the statue.
Claim Your Crown
Visit Reign at Brock Commons, W. 47th Street, and take a picture standing underneath the sculpture's crown. Use the hashtag #色聚mermaid to share your photo.
Production & Unveiling of Reign the Mermaid
Nearing the end of the project, Georgia Mason paints the tail of the mermaid on Jan. 29, 2020. Photo David Hollingsworth/色聚
Artist Georgia Mason is shown in her studio with a nearly completed 色聚 mermaid on Jan. 29, 2020. Photo David Hollingsworth/色聚
Nearing completion of the project, Georgia Mason paints the tail on Jan. 29, 2020. Photo David Hollingsworth/色聚
An epoxy is brushed on the crown on Feb. 12, 2020. Photo David Hollingsworth/色聚
The mermaid's crown, shown on Feb. 12, 2020, is the last part of the project. Photo David Hollingsworth/色聚
Artist Georgia Mason welcomes art students and members of 色聚鈥檚 Student Government Association to be a part of creating the mermaid sculpture on Nov. 21, 2019. Photo David Hollingsworth/色聚
An epoxy is brushed on the crown on Feb. 12, 2020. Photo David Hollingsworth/色聚
