cycling is so much like life and visa versa. this monument expresses this so serenely . it expresses my thoughts and feelings so exactly especially in light of my rescent colonoscopy screening.
As I invision a colonoscopy, I arrive at North Boulder Park in the future to see my vision in its represented form. Am I dead? Is this hell? Is this the instrument that offended my last bit of virginity?
No No NO
Please allow me to intoduce myself. I am a man of wealth and taste. When I comment upon a work of art I do so in faith. Once again life imitates art. Everything is bike. This is my life. In so much as this is the living truth i can comment in complete sincereity that from, my bowles i love this life of cycling. where i stive to add humor please do not derive sinicism. that is not me. viva le north boulder park and the spark of colorado life. ride a mile with me and then judge me
It's great that this thing that looks like homage to Rhythmic Gymnastics will have a plaque explaining to unsophisticated, peasant art admirers what the hell they are seeing.
I was reading through the comments and there is just so much negativity. but that made me look at the sculpture more and i have to agree. I think the loops need to be replaced with something that looks more like winding up and down mountain roads and trails. not doing backflips over and over again. who does that? it definitely gives the impression of gymnastics, not cycling.
"The meaning of a work of art is shaped by the artist's intentions as well as by the unique perspectives observers bring to the viewing experience. It is natural for art observers to seek answers to the question What is going on here? by reviewing their own past experiences and memories, in addition to looking for clues about what the artist is trying to communicate. The artist has used colors, shapes, textures, light and space to convey content in a representational or nonrepresentational format that may include symbolism and underlying themes. Knowledge of the artist's intended meanings may add to, but is not essential to, a viewer's recognition of forms and interpretation of a work of art. The meanings of an artwork emerge out of interaction between the artist's creative expression and viewer analysis."
As an observer in this case, my "unique perspective" is... "don't do it!"
While I celebrate the idea of an artistic rendering of a vague concept, I do not believe it appropriate in this case. What's wrong with a good 'ole bronze statue of a handful of guys all out in a bunch sprint?
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cycling is so much like life
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
cycling is so much like life and visa versa. this monument expresses this so serenely . it expresses my thoughts and feelings so exactly especially in light of my rescent colonoscopy screening.
Points: 2
There it is
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As I invision a colonoscopy, I arrive at North Boulder Park in the future to see my vision in its represented form. Am I dead? Is this hell? Is this the instrument that offended my last bit of virginity?
Points: 0
Art
Submitted by Tom Knoblauch (not verified) on
No No NO
Please allow me to intoduce myself. I am a man of wealth and taste. When I comment upon a work of art I do so in faith. Once again life imitates art. Everything is bike. This is my life. In so much as this is the living truth i can comment in complete sincereity that from, my bowles i love this life of cycling. where i stive to add humor please do not derive sinicism. that is not me. viva le north boulder park and the spark of colorado life. ride a mile with me and then judge me
Points: 0
Whatever
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
It's great that this thing that looks like homage to Rhythmic Gymnastics will have a plaque explaining to unsophisticated, peasant art admirers what the hell they are seeing.
Points: 1
Just one more reason to stay
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Just one more reason to stay far away from the bubble. Might as well paint a turd gold and call it "Art"
Points: 3
I was reading through the
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
I was reading through the comments and there is just so much negativity. but that made me look at the sculpture more and i have to agree. I think the loops need to be replaced with something that looks more like winding up and down mountain roads and trails. not doing backflips over and over again. who does that? it definitely gives the impression of gymnastics, not cycling.
Points: 1
The role of the observer
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www.mmoca.org/mmocacollects/meaning_in_art.php
"The meaning of a work of art is shaped by the artist's intentions as well as by the unique perspectives observers bring to the viewing experience. It is natural for art observers to seek answers to the question What is going on here? by reviewing their own past experiences and memories, in addition to looking for clues about what the artist is trying to communicate. The artist has used colors, shapes, textures, light and space to convey content in a representational or nonrepresentational format that may include symbolism and underlying themes. Knowledge of the artist's intended meanings may add to, but is not essential to, a viewer's recognition of forms and interpretation of a work of art. The meanings of an artwork emerge out of interaction between the artist's creative expression and viewer analysis."
As an observer in this case, my "unique perspective" is... "don't do it!"
While I celebrate the idea of an artistic rendering of a vague concept, I do not believe it appropriate in this case. What's wrong with a good 'ole bronze statue of a handful of guys all out in a bunch sprint?
Points: 1
It reminds me of the gerbil
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
It reminds me of the gerbil roller coaster QuickTime VR program that came with the old Mac OS.
Points: 2
Old School
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
No not a type of rider, the movie. I can't help but think of Will Ferell's gymnastics scene in Old School where he's dancing with the streamers....
Points: 0
I'll contribute $10 to the
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
I'll contribute $10 to the cause to not do this - it's that good.
I think a better idea is to have an open-air jail cell for Chris Levin in North Boulder park.
Points: 1
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