New Statues downtown...?

[Danmire]

I'm glad to see an abstract piece of sculpture for a change rather than a lifelike depiction.

[RiverWalker]

Unfortunately, this represents a trade-off between an existing bike rack (in place less than a year) and public art. I wish these two installations could coexist.

[GvilleSC]

Unfortunately, this represents a trade-off between an existing bike rack (in place less than a year) and public art. I wish these two installations could coexist.

I thought it was weird they weren't pouring a fresh slab for this thing, but i assume the bike racks must just be getting moved? I wouldn't think the City would simply abandon bike racks, but I could be wrong. Maybe the DRB will suggest a better location for the statue. I think It could get lost mid block-ish with 100 East's black brick and the dark nature of the statue. Maybe it could truly be placed on the corner instead? Edited July 15, 2013 by GvilleSC

[sc smitty]

Unfortunately, this represents a trade-off between an existing bike rack (in place less than a year) and public art. I wish these two installations could coexist.

And removal of a newly planted street tree.  I would think it could be moved slightly to work with the existing streetscape.

[gman430]

I wonder if ROW issues are keeping it from being placed on the corner???

Edited July 16, 2013 by gman430

[gs3]

And removal of a newly planted street tree.  I would think it could be moved slightly to work with the existing streetscape.

. Now don't tell me the Bi-Lo Center manager has "dun gone got his chainsaw" again? LOL.

[GvilleSC]

The Peg Leg Bates statue is installed and under a sheet on East Washington. A plaque is installed on 100 East that talks about a theater(?) and I'm assuming Mr. Bates..? I only caught a glance I it from the car today.

[Galley]

The Peg Leg Bates statue is installed and under a sheet on East Washington. A plaque is installed on 100 East that talks about a theater(?) and I'm assuming Mr. Bates..? I only caught a glance I it from the car today.

 

From what I've read, there used to be a theater in that location.  It was one of the few places that featured black performers.

[olrob]

Peg Leg was pretty amazing. Lost a leg at 12 years old, danced anyway:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hayM4B7hcBQ

[gman430]

"But what is it? Well, it's a leg. You know, like in a statue. Statue? - Yeah, statue. Yeah, statue. Ralphie..."

[gman430]

Art:

 

[GvilleSC]

In March the city approved the appropriation of money to help fund a Chihuly sculpture for the Harriet Wyche Garden in Fall Park. The piece is entitled: Rose Crystal Tower. No renderings provided but anything by Chihuly will instantly make a name for itself.

[SVL]

In March the city approved the appropriation of money to help fund a Chihuly sculpture for the Harriet Wyche Garden in Fall Park. The piece is entitled: Rose Crystal Tower. No renderings provided but anything by Chihuly will instantly make a name for itself.

Perhaps this is the base for the piece you are referring to.

[GvilleSC]

Perhaps this is the base for the piece you are referring to.

I had forgotten about this! Good to see! 

[SVL]

[SVL]

This is to be installed this week, starting on Tuesday.

 

[SVL]

[gman430]

Edited May 5, 2017 by gman430

[GvilleSC]

Is this at the Water campus-- Washington/Broad?

[vicupstate]

10 minutes ago, GvilleSC said:

Is this at the Water campus-- Washington/Broad?

Yes

[SVL]

Anyone know when they are going to unveil the statue?

[bikeoid]

21 hours ago, SVL said:

Anyone know when they are going to unveil the statue?

They unveiled it this afternoon about 1:00 

Edited May 6, 2017 by bikeoid

[SVL]

2 hours ago, bikeoid said:

They unveiled it this afternoon about 1:00 

I saw this today and I love it! The water dripping out of the bowl looks awesome. Great addition to downtown art!

[SVL]

This will be an interesting story to follow. Not only the art, but also the redesigned plaza. 

https://greenvillejournal.com/2017/05/19/64869/

[distortedlogic]

Doesn't say what will become of the Shoeless Joe statue, anyone know?