The Jackrabbit Statue
Odessa College is home to a 6 foot tall jackrabbit statue, proudly located at the corner of Andrews Highway and 23rd Street. This beloved campus landmark is part of Odessa’s iconic Jackrabbit Jamboree; a public art initiative launched in 2004 featuring 37 six-foot jackrabbits displayed across the city.
These colorful, creative statues are a point of pride for Odessa, frequently visited and photographed by residents and tourists alike.
Meet the Artist
Yennifer Cano Rojas is a Colombian visual artist and international art educator currently teaching Visual Arts at Ector College Prep in Odessa. With a BFA from Colombia and a Master’s in Arts Management from Spain, her artistic practice includes mosaic, mural painting, drawing, printmaking, and illustration.
For the Odessa College jackrabbit Project, called Many Pieces: One Spirit, she created an abstract mosaic inspired by diversity, creativity, and community. Each tile represents the unique voices and contributions that come together to create the Odessa College community. The rabbit symbolizes growth, resilience, adaptability, and transformation—qualities that reflect both education and the Spirit of Odessa College.
Through her work, she hopes to create a lasting piece that celebrates art, education, diversity, and community connection.
Watch Her Process