“Under Azure Skies”
From the shadow of the Alps all the way to our bayfront…
The 2011 Season of Sculpture is here.
“Art should stand on its own. Art should be its own statement —
especially if it’s sculpture.”
Henry, curator of the seasons display, states that fewer artists are making personal statements. “We’re seeing fewer pieces that make any statement — period”. I would agree.
Seasons past:
Mention ‘Unconditional Surrender’ to some and witness for yourself how veins will bulge from the neck as fists start to clench. Didn’t you fall in love with that big huge molar? What about the car wreck? The artist should have piled up a few Jags or a Mercedes (this is Sarasota).
Yes, this years show steers clear of any controversy. It’s hard to be offended by a hunk of steel or concrete.
What’s all this saying about public art? Do you have to be so afraid of offending someone, that you end up saying nothing?
Be careful:
I was halfway through viewing the sculptures and I tripped over something. Even the nameplates are unobtrusive and barely there. I really wasn’t sure that I hadn’t tripped over a random piece of trash so I bent over to make sure it was indeed a nameplate. You won’t find any explanation of what the artists was trying to convey, just a small piece of scrap with the facts. Name, artist, and who put up the $$$.
As John Henry states… art should stand on its own. No explanation needed.
If you are into searching games, finding the nameplates should just add to the enjoyment of your walk.
Sarasota Season of Sculpture
Is it everything you expected???
You can view more of John Henry’s sculpture [here]
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