Torso – written for OLWG #395

Carl thought he was carving out a niche for himself in public art. Natalie agreed and said that she thought there was no doubt about it. Carl was using her as the model for his sculpture of Eve.Then came the news that Eve had been purchased for placement along the city's new promenade, which would …

Onward

I get excited walking down a street and seeing a plain space transformed by public art. It makes an ordinary town or city unique and brightens a blue day.It can be little details. Or right in your face. It creates demand for more art and culture and generally enriches civic life. Like the dragon head …

Public Art

One of the things I love about public art is the variety. Some, like this little leaf, are almost invisible, while others are rather imposing, like the hummingbird that takes up an entire wall.

Art, where you find it

Daily writing promptWhat brings a tear of joy to your eye?View all responses Ceramics and small amounts of paint seemed to be the language of some public art. A lot of publicly presented art is large. It makes tremors in its presentation. But yesterday, I found diminutive but impressive public art and pieces of what appear to be private art presented …

Public Art

Daily writing promptHow are you feeling right now?View all responses I like wandering, and I love re-discovering old haunts and being surprised when I visit new places nearby that I've missed in my wandering. It keeps me feeling engaged, happy, and in tune with the world. I've spent some time this last year touring around …

Public Art

I spoke to an art school's CFO a few weeks ago. He was giving me an impromptu tour of an out-of-doors art exhibit. We had stopped in front of a small stone arrangement sculpted from native New England granite. He turned to me and said, " This sculptor really gets it about public art."