Something new this year is a display of seven "monumental" steel sculptures by artist Juan Méjica. They are scattered along the Paseo through a good stretch of town. The collection, and other works, have traveled around Spain. One piece is directly across the street from us. It makes for a nice change.
(Click the images to monumentalize.)
LOVE these! I am picturing them in our garden!!
ReplyDeleteLook at that texture!
Jim:
DeleteThey ARE interesting and, sadly, a lot better than some of the permanent sculptures around town.
Rust, love rust ~ always looking for rust ~~ these creations draw you in and make you want to touch ever so lightly the texture ~~ many thanks Mitch!
ReplyDeleteRon:
DeleteA very practical surface for city art.
It's nice to be able to think of you and San Geraldo (and friends) enjoying all of this summer life in your town :)
ReplyDeleteJudy:
DeleteSan Geraldo is spending much of this "summer life" in the air-conditioned apartment. Morning coffee on the beach, some quick errands during the day, and then back outside after 9:30 p.m.! I'm actually following his lead today, I think, but usually really enjoy being out much of the day enjoying the scenery and people-watching.
I like the last one...it reminds me of me
ReplyDeleteJohn:
DeleteThat one is right across the street and is called either "Profile" or "Head" or something similar... Or maybe it's called "John Gray." I can't remember for sure.
I can see all of these scattered among the trees in our yard.
ReplyDeleteCan you have them delivered??
Bob:
DeleteNo problem. I just need to buy some bubble wrap.
Just love such art installations in public areas, it completes the urban decor.
ReplyDeleteLaurent:
DeleteI do, too. And I'm so pleased to see the city doing more each year.
human ear, sombrero, tree, horse, cow, ghost (my interpretations)
ReplyDeleteanne marie:
DeleteThey started off with labels taped to the bases. But they didn't plan very well, so the weather has destroyed most of them. They were: Iberian horse, Iberian boat, Iberian tree, horse, whale, and head (or profile). Now that the labels are gone, they are: human ear, sombrero, tree, horse, cow, ghost!
Ear wigging on the promenade eh !
ReplyDeleteHeron:
DeleteUh oh, I don't know if we have the same meaning for ear-wigging. What's yours?
Listening to all the gossip
DeleteHeron:
DeleteAh, you must be referring to that first sculpture. It's called "Iberian Horse."
I really enjoy the ever-changing art installations; the opportunity to see new (to me) artists is priceless... the third from the top particularly captured my attention.
ReplyDeleteCranky:
DeleteI also especially love the third one. That one is called "Arbol Ibérico" (Iberian Tree) and is furthest from us.
I was going to say to John Gray " and the one above reminds me of Winnie" but your reply box wouldn't allow me a second reply to a post.
ReplyDeleteAs for me, I love them all. You must have a very far out local Mayor or City Godfathers to organize such an amazing art event.
Rachel:
DeleteI'm grateful to Google for providing this free blogging service but I DO get frustrated with the inconsistencies. I have no idea why it suddenly won't let you reply to a reply. I've been considering asking Wordpress users for their feelings about that. Anyway, the art, improvements, and activities around town just keep getting better. The former mayor seemed to do a very good job. This year, we've got a new mayor and she seems to be building on that... and she also seems to be even cooler.
the dtreets decorations look nice
ReplyDeleteGosia:
DeleteThere is so much going on around town and on the Paseo.
I like the rusty patina on these interesting sculptures.
ReplyDeleteStephen:
DeleteI do too. And they hold up well in the weather and handling. I don't know what they do to them but, someone painted some graffiti on the whale. The next day a white patch. I don't what was done to it but the next day you couldn't even tell anything had been there.
I like them
ReplyDeleteat least you don't have art that reminds one of helicopter crashes
Spo:
DeleteWe've got our share of crap (in my opinion) public sculptures, unfortunately. And unlike the ones pictured here, they're permanent! One quite nearby looks like a fishing net tangled in barbed wire. It's punctuated with little colored penants and is topped by a bronze-ish box which is topped by two severed hands holding/attached to rope. What the?!? It's supposed to be a monument to victims of terrorism! Instead, it's a terror.
I love city art... and love the sculptures in your city. Yeah... some is better than others.... but in your city, living next to the water has to count for a lot!
ReplyDeleteSharon:
DeleteThese are interesting, I think. But, you're right, living next to the water makes up for a lot of bad art!