A recent article suggested that outdoor art serves today to divert, amuse and comfort. The article went on to suggest that contemporary outdoor art tends to offer “unobjectionable, mildly decorative or entertaining and relatively empty experiences.”
That certainly is not the case with the Central Library’s recent acquisition of Peter Shelton’s contemporary sculpture.
The newly reconstructed public library in Indianapolis added art sculpture to adorn the pedestals on its main entrance. Artist, Peter Shelton, was chosen from 60 artists from all over the world for his work entitled, thinmanlittlebird.
This sculpture is in 2 parts and is presented on 2 pedestals that sit in the front of the neoclassical building. These 2 pieces are cast and bronze and reinforced with steel. At first glance they appear unrelated. Thinman resides on the west side of the building and is almost 40 ft high and rests above a pedestal. Littlebird resides on the east side. There will be more about this piece later.
This amazing work provides the public with creative art that has never been seen before by general public. I believe Shelton’s sculpture will become a major icon for the library as well as the city.
You can find some art books, exhibition catalogs and local history books and magazine back issues at Nella’s Books and Collectibles.
www.nellasbooksandcollectibles.ecrater.com
That certainly is not the case with the Central Library’s recent acquisition of Peter Shelton’s contemporary sculpture.
The newly reconstructed public library in Indianapolis added art sculpture to adorn the pedestals on its main entrance. Artist, Peter Shelton, was chosen from 60 artists from all over the world for his work entitled, thinmanlittlebird.
This sculpture is in 2 parts and is presented on 2 pedestals that sit in the front of the neoclassical building. These 2 pieces are cast and bronze and reinforced with steel. At first glance they appear unrelated. Thinman resides on the west side of the building and is almost 40 ft high and rests above a pedestal. Littlebird resides on the east side. There will be more about this piece later.
This amazing work provides the public with creative art that has never been seen before by general public. I believe Shelton’s sculpture will become a major icon for the library as well as the city.
You can find some art books, exhibition catalogs and local history books and magazine back issues at Nella’s Books and Collectibles.
www.nellasbooksandcollectibles.ecrater.com
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