New Statues downtown...?

[gs3]

I went to 'Cafe and Then Some' on Thursday and ate dinner on North Main. Well, it was the first time I had seen Max Heller in person. WOW! Is it too cliche now to say that 'I was blown away'? Even without the text and whatnot on the pillars, it was a great public space and tribute to the old mayor. Good work, Greenville!

Anyone know when the text plaques will be added? The sculpture looks great, but I'm ready to see something on those blank stonehenge walls.

[Greenville]

Anyone know when the text plaques will be added? The sculpture looks great, but I'm ready to see something on those blank stonehenge walls.

It's the economy.

[gs3]

It's the economy.

Well I feel somewhat relieved. I thought maybe they had been put in place only to be carried off by cow ants.

[Greenville]

Well I feel somewhat relieved. I thought maybe they had been put in place only to be carried off by cow ants.

Nope. I sent the cow ants to NYB's house.

[gs3]

Nope. I sent the cow ants to NYB's house.

MOOOOOOO!

[Galley]

What's the deal with the Reedy River sculpture being installed directly on the sidewalk on Main St.?

http://www.greenvilledailyphoto.com/index....r-construction/

Edited August 4, 2009 by Galley

[goodbye]

That will be a series of three separate small sculptures. A link to artist renderings was previously posted somewhere on here, I think.

Edit: I found the link to the DPC application.

Edited August 4, 2009 by Skyliner

[gs3]

An interesting article from the Augusta, GA newspaper. Seems they may be looking to follow Greenville's lead on the downtown statues.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2009/...et_544652.shtml

[goodbye]

Notice the irony that the article mentions the catalyst for pedestrian activity Greenville's statues have become, yet nothing was said about the one which has likely drawn more visitors than the rest because of historical significance, Shoeless Joe Jackson.

[gs3]

Notice the irony that the article mentions the catalyst for pedestrian activity Greenville's statues have become, yet nothing was said about the one which has likely drawn more visitors than the rest because of historical significance, Shoeless Joe Jackson.

I noticed several statues they left out, as well as the Mice on Main.

[greenvillehistorytours]

I went down Main St. to give a tour yesterday and noticed that workers were starting to build the serpentine brick sculpture that has been planned for the sidewalk between the Greenville News and the Reedy River.

[gs3]

"The Path of Becoming" sculptures will be dedicated tonight at 7:00 PM. The below article talks about the sculptures, design in general, and the AIA meeting here in Greenville.

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20...s-in-Greenville

[GvilleSC]

I'm excited about seeing this in person! It's an offering to downtown that we don't currently have. Additionally, the SARC is going to be a great convention for the City.

[Greenville]

I'm excited about seeing this in person! It's an offering to downtown that we don't currently have. Additionally, the SARC is going to be a great convention for the City.

I hope you guys in Clemson's architecture program are encouraged to attend (and will be able to attend for free)!

[GvilleSC]

I hope you guys in Clemson's architecture program are encouraged to attend (and will be able to attend for free)!

They're definitely pushing it, though it's not free. However, it is much reduced. All architecture schools in GA, SC, and NC will have exhibits at the event. I've seen the design for Clemson's, and I must say that it's going to represent the school, and state, VERY well.

[gs3]

I'm excited about seeing this in person! It's an offering to downtown that we don't currently have. Additionally, the SARC is going to be a great convention for the City.

Now that the barriers have been removed, this sculpture looks great both from the street and when walking down the sidewalk. The sculpture seems to blend into the surroundings rather well (thanks in part to the brick), instead of sticking out. I like that. The city took one parking space and bumped out the sidewalk, added a bench and landscaping in front of the sculpture. Nice little spot to have a reflective moment.

[gman430]

[gs3]

Barely noticeable when passing by, I love the wording (names) on each of "The Path of Becoming" sculptures:

"Transcend"

"Connect"

"Emerge"

The true path.

[gs3]

Not a statue, but motion art. I didn't realize this had been installed at the Peace Center and stumbled onto it Saturday. One of those great Greenville surprises. The water / kinetic energy at the bottom moved all the flaps at the top via cables. Very whimsical and fun in a Wonka kind of way. Made us laugh. I'm sure somebody will come on and say it is ugly....obviously it wasn't meant for looks....it was meant to evoke emotion and it worked. Anyone have info on the artist?

[gman430]

Here is info on that sculpture: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20100408/LIFE/304080003/Clemson-students-Peace-Center-sculpture-celebrates-architecture

[gs3]

Here is info on that sculpture: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20100408/LIFE/304080003/Clemson-students-Peace-Center-sculpture-celebrates-architecture

Cool. Thanks.

[Greenville]

Not a statue, but motion art. I didn't realize this had been installed at the Peace Center and stumbled onto it Saturday. One of those great Greenville surprises. The water / kinetic energy at the bottom moved all the flaps at the top via cables. Very whimsical and fun in a Wonka kind of way. Made us laugh. I'm sure somebody will come on and say it is ugly....obviously it wasn't meant for looks....it was meant to evoke emotion and it worked. Anyone have info on the artist?

Man, that's ugly!

Joking aside, this is very cool! As you said, one of those great "Greenville surprises."

[gs3]

Man, that's ugly!

Joking aside, this is very cool! As you said, one of those great "Greenville surprises."

Mooooo!

[Greenville]

Mooooo!

[gman430]

First statue at Courtyard by Marriott: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=BS&Date=20100507&Category=YOURUPSTATE05&ArtNo=305070054&Ref=PH&Params=Itemnr=64

Second statue at Courtyard by Marriott: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=BS&Date=20100507&Category=YOURUPSTATE05&ArtNo=305070054&Ref=PH&Params=Itemnr=65