What is that? Sept. 26, 2026
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Pat Hanson knew right away that last week’s photo (see below) is the giraffe outside Marika’s Eclectic Boutique on South Ferry Road. And Ed Hydeman and Roger McKeon were right behind Pat with the correct ID.
Marika told us that the giraffe, named Gertrude, is the work of Jerry Glassberg. One of the most accomplished painters and sculptors who settled on Shelter Island, and a great friend of the Reporter, Jerry passed away in April 2021 at the age of 91.
His work ranged from the strikingly serious to the wildly whimsical. Jerry’s studio was always open for visitors, as well as the sculpture garden he created at his home.
Gertrude the Giraffe is a reminder of the joy Jerry gave to everyone who encountered his work. We miss his bright and generous presence and the friendship he inspired in everyone he met.
