Art - Page 22

shreddog · #**421** Posted **Apr 20, 2013, 4:19 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

We were there tonight too, going to check it out again.

We arrived just before 7 and stayed until about 9 - interesting to see how crowded it got! And how many hipsters there are in this town - I defy anyone ever again to say Calgary has no culture!

For me the most interesting art installation was the "grow-op". Not sure what the message was there, perhaps "Ops, we forgot to move that!"

Anyway, only had the chance tonight to see it and fortunately was there for the pyro show. Loved the "pin hole".

Bigtime · #**422** Posted **Apr 20, 2013, 12:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by shreddog

We arrived just before 7 and stayed until about 9 - interesting to see how crowded it got! And how many hipsters there are in this town - I defy anyone ever again to say Calgary has no culture!

For me the most interesting art installation was the "grow-op". Not sure what the message was there, perhaps "Ops, we forgot to move that!"

Anyway, only had the chance tonight to see it and fortunately was there for the pyro show. Loved the "pin hole".

It's too bad we didn't run into each other, as we were there from about 7:10-8:30 (couldn't stay for the pyro show because of the kids bedtime. Was it cool?).

The "pin hole" was awesome, one of my reasons for going back is to see it again. The artist says it looks really cool in the mornings.

Bigtime · #**423** Posted **Apr 20, 2013, 8:26 PM**

Here is the second Juame Plensa piece at the Bow, in the NW plaza called "Alberta's Dream":

Alberta's Dream by BigtimeYYC, on Flickr

Govertical · #**424** Posted **Apr 20, 2013, 10:32 PM**

thanks for posting pics of Alberta's dream, I think I like it a bit better than Wonderland!

Wooster · #**425** Posted **Apr 21, 2013, 12:31 AM**

It's good. Adds some interest to the back side of the Bow.

O-tacular · #**426** Posted **Apr 21, 2013, 4:12 AM**

Is it just me or does it not list Calgary?

elconsulto · #**427** Posted **Apr 21, 2013, 4:38 AM**

Its like one of those lululemon shopping bags that has happy inspirational words written on the side. Oh Lethbridge! Big Valley! Edmonton! Tree phallus sitting man thing! Well, art is subjective, I guess.

Spring2008 · #**428** Posted **Apr 21, 2013, 4:46 AM**

Like the details. Looks like it's about to come alive. Wish it was bigger though.

Govertical · #**429** Posted **Apr 21, 2013, 4:48 AM**

I think Calgary is across the back of the shoulders O-tacular.

Bigtime · #**430** Posted **Apr 21, 2013, 1:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by O-tacular

Is it just me or does it not list Calgary?

Calgary is on his back.

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Originally Posted by elconsulto

Its like one of those lululemon shopping bags that has happy inspirational words written on the side. Oh Lethbridge! Big Valley! Edmonton! Tree phallus sitting man thing! Well, art is subjective, I guess.

Out last night with friends and I was talking about this piece, one buddy who works for Cenovus suggested the name "Giant Tree —".

devonb · #**431** Posted **Apr 21, 2013, 2:59 PM**

I like it.

In other news, heard a couple months back that the Emergency Operations centre may not be getting the interactive metal staircase art piece. The artist has fallen into financial trouble.

Blue_Cypress · #**432** Posted **Apr 21, 2013, 5:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by elconsulto

Its like one of those lululemon shopping bags that has happy inspirational words written on the side. Oh Lethbridge! Big Valley! Edmonton! Tree phallus sitting man thing! Well, art is subjective, I guess.

The original words were quite abstract, and were objected to, and so were swapped out with Alberta place names.

shreddog · #**433** Posted **Apr 21, 2013, 7:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

It's too bad we didn't run into each other, as we were there from about 7:10-8:30 (couldn't stay for the pyro show because of the kids bedtime. Was it cool?).

Unfortately not - I don't know if the guy had done this before or not, but he didn't really seem to understand how fire worked and how to set up a "running" fire. Truthfully, I have seen much better pyro shows at Scout camps!

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

The "pin hole" was awesome, one of my reasons for going back is to see it again. The artist says it looks really cool in the mornings.

Definitely one of the better executed exhibits. I must admit that the quality really did range - but I guess that is what art is about.

One of my personal favs was the bathroom of the "first" house (most SW) that was full of concrete. Something about "leaving a dump" just made me smile inside (yes, base humour!)

Heard from a friend who lives nearby that things got really rowdy last night and perhaps a bit out of control. Friday was noisy, but supposedly last night there was some noticable damage to surrounding property. If true, that is too bad.

O-tacular · #**434** Posted **Apr 22, 2013, 12:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by Blue_Cypress

The original words were quite abstract, and were objected to, and so were swapped out with Alberta place names.

Wow, so the corporate client knows better than the artist? That takes this down a notch in my books. Not only have they basically selected a piece he's done numerous times, but they had him dumb it down to be more literal too? I love how corporate Calgary's idea of commissioning a piece of art is looking through a catalogue and seeing prior work the artist did and saying "I want that one" as if it's some ready made product in a Sears catalogue.

halifaxboyns · #**435** Posted **Apr 22, 2013, 12:25 AM**

When I was in Chicago recently (for the American Planning Association Conference) I was amazed at the amount of digital art that was being used, particularly downtown. The Fairmont Chicago had a particularly great example. As soon as I download all the photos from my camera; I'll post a pic.

mwalker_mw · #**436** Posted **Apr 24, 2013, 2:49 PM**

"The original words were quite abstract, and were objected to, and so were swapped out with Alberta place names. "

You know you're in Alberta when...

Bigtime · #**437** Posted **Apr 24, 2013, 2:53 PM**

I would LOVE to know what the original words were going to be.

Jimby · #**438** Posted **Apr 24, 2013, 3:32 PM**

High Siren by Randy Niessen at the Ledge Gallery in the Epcor Centre
March 7 - May 26

High Siren by LUMIN8, on Flickr

O-tacular · #**439** Posted **Apr 24, 2013, 3:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by mwalker_mw

"The original words were quite abstract, and were objected to, and so were swapped out with Alberta place names. "

You know you're in Alberta when...

If they were really going to go for the Alberta dream it should have said things like: Pickup trucks, Oil, Money, Hummers, Truck balls, Yeehaw!! Just my 0.02.

O-tacular · #**440** Posted **Apr 24, 2013, 3:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jimby

High Siren by Randy Niessen at the Ledge Gallery in the Epcor Centre
March 7 - May 26

High Siren by LUMIN8, on Flickr

Wow. I'm going to have to check that out.