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April 28, 2008
Downtown Art
Mayor Andy Holcombe will officially dedicate the public art in the City Plaza this Thursday, May 1 from 5-6 pm.
The public arts work of Owen Gabbert, Elizabeth Devereaux and William EverOne will be recognized.
Gabbert created the copper and elm sculptures near the game tables. Devereaux designed the mosaic map and game tables. EverOne painted the trolley mural.
Downtown Chico is a much better place to live, work, and stroll because of its public art - whether our murals, downtown benches, or COBA-art pieces.
Today's Scrabble word is mense, or to do honor to.
Posted by dan_nt at April 28, 2008 11:15 PM
Comments
Fred and Ginger? Try "Devil Horns".
Posted by: Anthony at May 1, 2008 07:49 AM
Anthony: That's hilarious.
The piece of art is called "Fred and Ginger" but the famous dancing couple is not what comes to my mind either when I see the sculpture.
But then again, art can be ironic or surprising. I like both.
But the real Fred and Ginger were awesome.
Posted by: dan_nt at May 1, 2008 12:04 PM
There has unfortunately been mixed reviews with these projects, which is a shame.
I have the highest regard for these artists and their work, but much less regard for the City's process and their work, which should be able to withstand daylight as well as the art has to. There is a definite distinction between the project and the process and it's not fair to the artists that they are sometimes confused together.
Our elected leadership needs to demonstrate their support for the arts and make the effort to understand this better.
Posted by: Gregg at May 1, 2008 04:53 PM
I didn't see you there yesterday, Dan. It was a really nice get together.
Most of the City staff, councilors, commissioners and artists that were directly involved with the Plaza showed up but it was too bad there was no press or TV crews or other artists there cheering them on. At least the people involved turned out to show their support for each other. Andy gave a nice speech and so did Elizabeth and then William and then Owen. Will's was the best part. When Paul Friedlander started to give his speech, I realized I was late for an important meeting with a beer at Tres, and had too dash. Time sure flies sometimes...
Posted by: Gregg at May 2, 2008 06:34 PM