I am not always free to stop and contemplate these works of art. Pity, as they get replaced by new ones, from time to time, and I miss enjoying some good stuff.
Last time, I was impressed by three such works: the statue of a pony, the statue of two elders playing chess (long table between them), and that of a young woman exercising:
Works of art placed outdoors bring a lot of pleasure to the wide public. I'm sure artists get great satisfaction from that; it even helps them ignore the fact that nature's elements (rain, wind, sun) and/or wicked people, might somehow damage their creation.
Outdoor art is definitely a meaningful experience both for the artist and the public.
Public art can set a community apart.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, Catarina. It is believed that public art reflects people's belonging to the community and its surrounding. It makes the public respect the artist, the work of art and the place.
DeleteI agree with Catarina!
DeleteVery nice
ReplyDeleteIt used to be even nicer in the past. Sadly, things have declined for some reason (fewer works of art, poor maintenance).
DeleteThe art work itself can be valued or not, inside or out. But in the open air the whole family can enjoy the fresh air, the flowers and trees, sharing a thermos flask and biscuits with the children, and the urban background.
ReplyDeletePlus I will admit that I rarely look at sculpture in galleries, so this is a great opportunity to expand my art experience.
Right. Art in nature gives us more than just art, in terms of family opportunity to enjoy things. Besides, our outdoor experience can expand our gallery (indoor) experience, and that's great.
DeletePublic art is a necessity as are fresh air. sunshine and parks. Thanks for sharing the photos.
ReplyDelete"Public art is a necessity". I totally agree with that. It enriches our existence.
DeleteDearest Duta,
ReplyDeleteWonder what the 2nd image represents—you omitted any explanation...
Yes, art being presented in such a beautiful surrounding outdoors is a great idea.
Hugs,
Mariette
I wonder too, Mariette. It catches the eye as it is a lovely object, but there was nothing to indicate name of artist and the theme of the work. I couldn't make up my mind what it represents.
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DeleteThanks.
DeleteBeautiful work. Art in nature is a double pleasure.
ReplyDeleteWell put, Marie - "Art in nature is a double pleasure". True.
DeleteI love this idea! I agree that having them outside for everyone to enjoy as they pass is such a joy to all.
ReplyDeleteI think my favorites of the ones you shared is the chess game.
The chess game seems to attract a lot of visitors. It's an interesting , strange, and heavy work!
DeleteLoud agreement. My city has a lot of public art and I value it - including the pieces that are not to my personal taste.
ReplyDeleteLucky city! Hopefully , most residents value the displayed art as you do.
DeleteWe have a park a half hour away that has some iron work in it. There is a horse I also like in ours. So nice to see how artistic others are. Janice
ReplyDeleteHorses are Favorites with sculptors as they provide interesting angles of work , and are a loved animal by the public
DeleteI too appreciate the open air art and we have some over here too..just went to a park where lots of artworks made with recycled materials. Really cool!
ReplyDeleteCool indeed! Works of art made with recycled material serve both artistic and ecological goals. Ecology has become an important part in our life.
DeleteArt and nature compliment each other. The one drawback is always the threat of vandalism. One of towns here just had their Christmas tree vandalized by three male jerks. They were caught on camera and were given one day to turn themselves in or their names would be placed in the paper. They turned themselves in and paid the €1000 to cover for the damage they did. I hope they learned something by this but I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't.
ReplyDeleteI like the punishment given to the vandals.
DeleteSadly, in my neck of the woods, vandalism meets with no real effort to prevent its occurrence.
Art should be everywhere. Our world should be a giant canvas.
ReplyDeleteI would say 'Make Art (love) not War'. I am definitely for art being everywhere.
DeleteSome truly art pieces. We've had a few projects as of late. Most are by the city..like the butterfly bench. Back in Texas there are scattered sheep sculptures through the city that people have painted on which I guess was a take on the Bull in Chicago decades ago. But here you will find individuals who create art in their front yard too. One is about and eagle and an Indigenous Chief. Like Bill said it is always great when art and nature can complement each other. Hope your December is going well.
ReplyDeleteThere was someone in a street close to mine, that created in his front yard for years.
DeleteTwo-three years ago it stopped. I don't know what happened. Maybe he died, or moved to another street or city, or it has become a nuissance for him, as his works attracted many viewers.
Art in a natural surrounding brings out the best in both, Duta.
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How very true! Well put, Martha!
Deletei adore that kind of arts:)
ReplyDeleteI believe you .Open air Art ( inclusive concerts, dance and song performances) is very popular and appreciated by the public.
ReplyDeleteAh, that's nice. I appreciate the chess players and the flowers. Occasionally, my husband, who is an engineer, has to work out the calculations for such artworks her in NL They need to be sturdy against the weather and well anchored. It's an interesting task.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this blog post. It was nice.
Your husband's task requires great responsibility. I'm sure he's fully aware of that, and does it well.
DeleteThat is something that I wish there was more of in an area close to us. I live in a rural area but even in the towns around us I can't think of any open air art. There are a few places though where there are beautifully maintained flower beds and I do enjoy those a great deal. Thank you so much, Duta, for sharing these pieces with us.
ReplyDeleteA lot depends on the local authorities. People, however, should take initiative and insist on art display in open-air adequate places , for the benefit of the public.
ReplyDeleteStreet art is so fascinating
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed, provided it's taken good care of to resist nature's elements and vandalism.
DeleteI like seeing public art. The chess players really attracts me. But they're all lovely in their own ways!
ReplyDeleteEach work of art has a beauty of its own. The chess players has an intriguing idea behind it, and the result attracts many viewers.
ReplyDeleteI'm very fond of public art and I find it distressing that some people think it necessary to disfigure or even destroy them. Each piece you show here is interesting in itself.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carola, for your positive and supporting view of public art.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great to see open air art, I enjoyed seeing your photographs here.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
PS It seems that sometimes blogger puts my comments back into spam, even though you do reply to them!!! It's a mystery.
I appreciate your enjoying the photos, Jan.
Delete( I don't know about the spam; perhaps I do something wrong).
Una manera de sacar a la calle el arte, aún corriendo el riesgo del vandalismo que todo lo destroza. Pero vale la pena arriesgar.
ReplyDeleteSerán muchas las almas nobles que disfruten de su belleza.
Saludos.
"...it's the worth the risk". I totally agree with you, Maripaz.
DeleteYo disfruto mucho con el arte urbano, que aquí en Sevilla nunca faltan, y al decir arte urbano no solo me refiero a estatuas y monumentos, sino también a artistas como pintores, músicos, artesanía, etc.
ReplyDeleteSon todas las que nos muestras muy originales y creativas, aunque la que más me ha gustado es la de la chica subiendo la escalera.
Y aprovecho para desearos a ti y a tus seres queridos, que disfrutéis de una feliz Navidad.
Un abrazo.
I know exactly what you mean , Manuel. I too would like that all sorts of art (music, dance, painting, sculpture etc...) be accessible to the large public, that is, outdoors.
DeleteMerry Christmas to you!
I like this post, it’s interesting. I had never heard of open-air-art before reading about it here. What a great idea, I love art and I love nature. The two together would capture my attention for hours.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this inspiration with us. All the Best to you, dear friend. Have a blessed Week!
Open air art is nice to be able to see it.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are looking lovely as well Duta.
Flowers are always welcome. Here, they are kept low, so that they don't overshadow the various pieces of art.
DeleteLovely. A very serene place to go.
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Although there are some shops and a taxi station nearby - the place is serene and radiates peace and quiet on the visitors.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about the beauty of outdoor art, Duta. Here in nashua, NH, there are many outdoor sculptures. Thanks for showing some of the ones in your park area.
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DeleteYou're welcome, Beatrice. I suppose in Nashua things are on a larger scale. Here it's not exactly in a park area, but on a pedestrian street which is part of a road.
Anyway, thanks for your comment.
Wishing you a Happy New Year!