Not true! Sure, Alexander Calder's 39-foot painted steel Eagle is going to be Seattle's next icon, but from this angle it looks kind of like a puppy getting ready to nip at its master's trousers. Rivalry of middle-aged artworks: Eagle is 35, Needle's pushing 50.
Seattle Art Museum's Olympic Sculpture Park opens to the public Jan. 20th.
Posted by Ronald Holden at January 10, 2007 1:39 PMDon't overlook "Flamingo" in Chicago, another oversized "hunk" circa 1973
Posted by: Dave L at January 13, 2007 1:35 AMThe puppy comment had me in stitches - so true!
Posted by: Jess at January 11, 2007 9:24 PMRobert,
I call Grand Rapids home, albeit the burb of Byron Center.
Ron was in G.R. this past spring for a little birhtday celebration (note to editor; we never did see a Cornichon piece about that) and took Ron to Meijer Gardens as well as quick tour of downtown. He enjoyed dinner at 1913.
David
Posted by: David at January 11, 2007 9:42 AMDavid - I use to live in GR and we had nice festivals under the Calder. It was a part of our city logo, as well. I have fond memories of it.
The Pi is in Redmond by the Sammammish River trail, about a mile north of Marymoor park following the trail.
Posted by: Robert at January 10, 2007 8:48 PMHey, speaking of sculptures downtown, do you know what happen to the Pi sign down on Harbor Steps? Did they move it to the SAM park?
Posted by: peabody at January 10, 2007 8:18 PMSeattle's Calder resembles an eagle as much as Grand Rapids' "La Grande Vitesse" resembles a river's rapids, regardless of the "grande"-ness of La Vitesse. However, Seattle's sculpture does mimic a prehistoric bird of meat-loving prey. Ah, the sense of perspective, design, color and interpretation. Be proud of your Calder. It will always be true to you.
Question: Why does Calder coat his open-air sculpture in orange-ish/red while his other medium are vibrant with primary colors?
Here's a cut 'n paste to La Grande Vitesse...
http://www.nea.gov/about/40th/grandrapids.html
David