You know it’s officially spring when the good folks from Dogwood Arts change out the sculptures in downtown Knoxville. They’ve been hard at work doing that over the past two weeks.
It’s part of the organization’s Art in Public Places program. I really like the fact that the display is juried, this year by noted sculptor Isaac Duncan III, a New York native who now lives in Chattanooga.
Most of the downtown art is in Krutch Park and the park’s extension on Gay Street. That’s wonderful for me because I cut through Krutch Park every day on my way to work and on my way home.
There also are some pieces from this program at McGhee Tyson Airport, which is a great welcome for visitors — or a welcome back for natives.
Here’s a look at some of the new stuff downtown.
And my very favorite one moves!
Do you have a favorite?
The moving one is so cool. And I so want to climb some of these. But I shall refrain for reasons of age, agility and the law.
I’m with Maria – but you know someone’s going to climb that red chair and snap a selfie!
The “moving one,” Undulation, is sponsored by Gerdau. When I recommended this sculpture to our client for sponsorship, I had no idea it moved! Very cool, indeed.
Maria: PLEASE don’t!
Rachel: OMG, you are probably right!
Scott: Great call! I love it that a Moxley Carmichael client is sponsoring my very favorite one!
I am partial to the alien myself.
Alan: That one is very cool! (If only it moved!)
Knoxville’s own Kafka exhibit. All it needs is more moving parts.
They are all terrific. I like the artist palette. The ‘deer’ is very intriguing.
Love the outdoor art. Cynthia, thanks for sharing. I emailed you, did you receive?
Gary: Haha! A LOT more moving parts!
Graham: Thanks for your comment. Got your email. Just been slammed. Will get back to you shortly.
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