Monday, November 2, 2009

Uplifted Arms re-installed today


…at 10th and Main, on the sidewalk of the bus stop, two gentlemen re-installed local artists Davin Watne & Dylan Mortimer’s beautiful pieces called “Uplifted Arms”…the sight of this public art coming home was uplifting for everyone watching.

The installation crew mentioned that the pieces suffered damage a while ago, vandalized. With the new sidewalk work done, it’s time to place the pieces back where they belong, among the people. Uplifted Arms was originally dedicated on December 1, 2005.

The title of the work describes the poses of the ten life-sized figures, rendered in flat cutouts of brilliant stainless steel, and etched to incredible life-like detail. They stand attached to blue or green plexiglass that allows the light to dance through them and with today’s sunlight, cast a wonderful shadow.

Since this is “First Friday” week, have a look at this stunning installation on your Friday night wanderings, driving by, or waiting for the bus.

Visit this site to read more and see pictures. We're so lucky to have "Art in the Loop".

Davin Watne’s website is here.

Dylan Mortimer’s website is here

Three cheers for the installation crew, humble as they were, from “c & g construction”…great job, guys !

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