Beetle Bailey

Artist: Mort Walker and Neal Walker

Year: 1992

Materials: bronze

Location: University of Missouri campus, Reynolds Alumni Center Maryland and Conley Avenues, Columbia, MO

Beetle Bailey

About the art

Comic-strip character Beetle Bailey is depicted in bronze as he lounges on graffiti-covered bench. Created by MU alumnus Mort Walker and his son, Neal, the sculpture was unveiled during the university’s 1992 homecoming celebration. Beetle’s shoe sports the signatures of both the artists.