» Art http://www.americaneer.com Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:03:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Lightscape XXIII – A Microcosm of Solon Ohio http://www.americaneer.com/solon-center-for-the-arts-sculpture/ http://www.americaneer.com/solon-center-for-the-arts-sculpture/#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:05:58 +0000 Americaneer http://www.americaneer.com/?p=3672 This 12-foot sculpture called Lightscape XXIII, by sculptor Carol Adams, near the entrance to Solon City Hall is the brainchild of Solon Center for the Arts.  It is an interesting, creative and strong interpretation of the City of Solon by the sculptor.  It rests on a pedestal and consists of plantlike white growth of  . . . → Read More: Lightscape XXIII – A Microcosm of Solon Ohio]]> This 12-foot sculpture called Lightscape XXIII, by sculptor Carol Adams, near the entrance to Solon City Hall is the brainchild of Solon Center for the Arts.  It is an interesting, creative and strong interpretation of the City of Solon by the sculptor.  It rests on a pedestal and consists of plantlike white growth of  blocks.  The enamel on steel blocks illustrate different important aspects of the city.  The lower portion of the sculpture represents the early history of Solon and as the sculpture grows and flies outward, it represents the newer history of Solon.

Public art near Solon City Hall by Carol Adams

Public art near Solon City Hall by Carol Adams-Click to enlarge

I have walked past this interesting public sculpture a couple of times, without noticing it.  I hope that I am in the minority in this regard.  The white and colorful sculpture would have probably drawn more viewers if it was placed against a plain and dark background.  At its present location, the white glass frame grid background of the walls of Solon City Hall degrades the beauty of this sculpture.  Location, location, location is important for public art too.

How would anyone  drawn to this public art, figure out the meaning behind the design of the sculpture?  The design is a personal interpretation of the history of City of Solon by the sculptor.  If an average Joe or Jane cannot figure out the meaning behind the sculpture with little effort, he or she find the sculpture to be of absolutely no interest or value.

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Cleveland Institute of Art

Cleveland Art Institute

Cleveland Art Institute

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I observed this public area near the famous Reading Terminal Market in downtown Philadelphia.  The columns appear to take inspiration from Roman architecture.  Notice the large sphere in the middle of the area.

City of Philadelphia downtown area is busy and lively during daylight hours.  . . . → Read More: City of Philadelphia]]> Public Art in Downtown Philadelphia-Near Reading Terminal Market

Public Art in Downtown Philadelphia-Near Reading Terminal Market

I observed this public area near the famous Reading Terminal Market in downtown Philadelphia.  The columns appear to take inspiration from Roman architecture.  Notice the large sphere in the middle of the area.

City of Philadelphia downtown area is busy and lively during daylight hours.  However, after work hours, the area become quickly deserted and if you are a pedestrian, you begin to feel unsafe.  You will run into groups of people at street corners, people with unstable gait and you will probably prefer to stay away from them.  Traffic is heavy and visitors to the City of Brotherly Love will have to adapt to the local motorists not yielding to pedestrians in the crosswalk.  Visitors will also observe several younger and formally dressed men and women smoking.  Finding street parking is difficult.  Paid parking is not inexpensive.  It costs approximately $28/day for valet parking near the Philadelphia Convention Center.  Navigating through the downtown area is not difficult, the streets are parallel.  Overall, the downtown Philadelphia is impressive.

I wanted to see the Liberty Bell but could not.

Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have similar features.  Philadelphia is located at the confluence of two rivers, Pittsburgh at the confluence of three.  Both cities have impressive downtowns.

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Reading Terminal Market is an enclosed public market found at 12th and Arch Streets in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Over 80 merchants offer fresh produce, meats, fish, groceries, flowers, baked goods, crafts, books, clothing, and specialty and ethnic foods. Every space in the market is . . . → Read More: Reading Terminal Market]]> The must see Reading Terminal Market in Downtown Philadelphia

The must see Reading Terminal Market in Downtown Philadelphia

Reading Terminal Market is an enclosed public market found at 12th and Arch Streets in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Over 80 merchants offer fresh produce, meats, fish, groceries, flowers, baked goods, crafts, books, clothing, and specialty and ethnic foods. Every space in the market is rented out; three of the vendors are descendants of original market merchants. The market is open every day of the week.  The Pennsylvania Dutch merchants (a small but significant minority) generally do not operate Sunday through Tuesday.

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Philadelphia is famous for the Liberty Bell, so it makes sense for a hotel to hang its picture in the lobby or in the guest living area.  I wondered if they had a picture of this iconic treasure in other bathrooms of this hotel near the Philadelphia Convention Center in . . . → Read More: Doon’t]]> Observed in Philadelphia

Observed in Philadelphia

Philadelphia is famous for the Liberty Bell, so it makes sense for a hotel to hang its picture in the lobby or in the guest living area.  I wondered if they had a picture of this iconic treasure in other bathrooms of this hotel near the Philadelphia Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia.

“Proclaim Liberty throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants Thereof” (Lev. 25.10)

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