Queen Elizabeth II is sculpted in butter for the Canadian National Exhibition

Ross Butler, a Canadian artist known for his farm animal reproductions, was tasked with creating a life-size butter sculpture of Queen Elizabeth in Grenadier Guards uniform for the Canadian National Exhibition. The sculpture, weighing between 1,500 and 2,000 pounds, was crafted in a cold storage room using copper tubing for support. After the exhibition, the butter will be reclaimed, cleaned, and sold, ensuring no waste.

What is Ross Butler primarily known for in his artistic career?

• Composing classical music

• Designing modern architecture

• Reproducing farm animal life

• Creating abstract paintings

What unique material did Ross Butler use for his statue of Queen Elizabeth?

• Clay

• Marble

• Butter

• Wood

In what attire is Queen Elizabeth depicted in Ross Butler's butter sculpture?

• A traditional kimono

• A casual dress

• A royal gown

• A military uniform

Where was Ross Butler's butter sculpture exhibited?

• The Louvre

• The Canadian National Exhibition

• The British Museum

• The Smithsonian

What happens to the butter after the exhibition?

• It is used for another sculpture

• It is discarded

• It is donated to charity

• It is reclaimed, washed, and sold