This is one of the new sculptures in Krutch Park. The names of the pieces and the artists have not yet been put on them.
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.
I love this blue one. It’s in Krutch Park extension near Gay Street.
This one’s cool. It reminds me of an artist’s palette. It’s in Krutch Park.
A bunch of nuts and bolts? In Krutch Park.
This could be a modern day Noah’s Ark. In Krutch Park.
Here’s what makes me say that.
Interesting. Krutch Park.
Hmm. In Krutch Park.
Love this big chair in Krutch Park.
Wheels keep turning! (Well, maybe not.) Krutch Park.
Meanwhile, over on the 500 block of Gay Street …
And on the 200 block of Gay Street, the aliens have arrived!
This is a sculpture from last year that has become permanent. Some of us call it “The Leaning Tower of Pizzazz!” Because it’s, well, leaning.
Here’s my second favorite. It’s in Krutch Park.
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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