sculpture walk

[low_delta]

On Wisconsin Avenue, in downtown Milwaukee, they have an assemblage of outdoor sculpture that they're billing as the largest in the world. I'm having difficulty believing that's true, but it was still cool.

"The largest outdoor art gallery displaying 22 sculptures from artists all over the world. On display along Wisconsin Avenue in Downtown Milwaukee, from June – October 22."


S2 by Santiago Calatrava


Reina Maria by Manolo Valdez, another Spanish artist. Portrait of Queen Mariana.


One of the permanent pieces, at the end of the avenue, The Calling, by Mark DiSuvero, frames the Federal Courthouse tower.


Summer by Alison Saar


I was surprised to learn that this horse is made of bronze. I didn't realize this until after I got home and looked it up.


Its name is Big Piney, and it's by Deborah Butterfield


Immigrant Family by Tom Otterness.


Zach's Tower by John Henry.


Calatrava's S2 again.


Arrow Sculpture by Tony Tasset


Another permanent piece, Family by Helaine Blumenfeld. It comprises five granite pieces.

And a few more scenes along the way...






Northwestern Mutual Life's new skyscraper, and one of their oldest buildings.

Comments

[ravenfeather.livejournal.com]

I wonder if the word "gallery" or the fact that there are international sculptors included that makes it "largest"?

I LOVE that horse, and summer, and family. Cool stuff.

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

In Summer, a woman in simple dress holds her round belly, which is alive with small fireflies of light [sticks and LED lights]. Saar’s figure is every woman, bringing forth new life, as well as shaman, protecting the fragile spark of life that ensures the continuity of civilizations. Summer is based on Saar’s interest in African traditions, like Nkisi, (or “power figure”) where spirits inhabit objects.

Deborah Butterfield, on her horses:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_kg_YgEzNA

[cynnerth.livejournal.com]

Old and new NML picture is fantastic!

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

Too bad it wasn't sunny out.

[pondhopper.livejournal.com]

The horse by Deborah Butterfield...I knew right away whose work that was even before you mentioned it. There is one at Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids. Take a look:

http://www.meijergardens.org/explore/cabin-creek/

Reina Maria is based on a Velazquez painting called Las Meninas.

That is a very cool exhibit! I love seeing outdoor sculpture.

from the description plaque

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

"Mariana was well known to be an unhappy participant in her adopted country's life. The voluminous and starched costume of the regal Spanish aristocracy holds her upright and rigid, like a bird caught in a cage. Valdez pays homage to one of his ocuntry's most iconic painters and subjects, while commenting upon the lives of those who serve subservient roles in history."

[promiseoftin.livejournal.com]

Those are all so nifty!

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

They are! But I may be showing you the best ones. :-) There were a couple that I wasn't too thrilled about. But you have to expect that with art.