{"id":124717,"date":"2025-09-01T11:28:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/124717\/"},"modified":"2025-09-01T11:28:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:28:15","slug":"fil-am-artist-jefre-unveils-worlds-tallest-heart-sculpture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/124717\/","title":{"rendered":"Fil-Am artist JEFR\u00cb unveils world\u2019s tallest heart sculpture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Heart in the Park by JEFR\u00cb | Photo from Annina Webster<\/p>\n

Designed by Filipino American artist JEFR\u00cb, the world\u2019s tallest heart structure, titled \u201cHeart in the Park,\u201d recently had its grand opening in Port St. Lucie, Florida.<\/p>\n

\u2018Heart in the Park\u2019<\/p>\n

The 73-foot-tall stainless steel structure has already reached record-setting status for its height, albeit unofficially. In comparison, the \u201cFrancis\u201d heart in Portugal dedicated to the late Pope Francis<\/a> stands at a height of 39 feet.<\/p>\n

But for JEFR\u00cb, the art piece is more than its record-setting and landmark status \u2013 it\u2019s a\u00a0\u201csymbol of what connects us all.\u201d<\/p>\n

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JEFR\u00cb<\/p>\n

As recently as 2024, the renowned artist designed the silver figurine trophies for the 50th year of the Metro Manila Film Festival. A year later, JEFR\u00cb found himself unveiling another creation, one billed as the world\u2019s tallest sculpture of its kind.<\/p>\n

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JEFR\u00cb | Photo from JEFR\u00cb<\/p>\n

In an event promoting \u201cHeart in the Park,\u201d he shared his inspiration behind the art piece, as well as the decision to pursue a career in public art in the first place:<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the age of 35, I had a heart attack and had triple-bypass surgery,\u201d he told Hometown News. \u201cThat moment changed my life [\u2026] This heart doesn\u2019t just represent my story; it represents our story. It\u2019s a tribute to second chances, to shared strength, to love that binds us all.\u201d<\/p>\n


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The Aug. 23 event coincided with the opening of The Shoppes at the Heart plaza, a 71,000-square-foot dining and shopping center right by the shining \u201cHeart\u201d sculpture.<\/p>\n

In partnership with the American Heart Association and the St. Lucy County Fire District, the event also featured hands-on CPR training, pledge booths and an opportunity to see the artist himself.<\/p>\n

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