This piece is not mentioned in the public art registry. I'm certain it is by Bernar Venet. He has done a series of pieces which consist of various configurations of these massive arcs. The pieces don't seem to have titles but they may be numbered.
I am not sure I like this "art," but like Virgina says, snow makes everything look better. Your photo is good though, even if I don't care for the art!
There was one of his works just outside of downtown STL in the midst of a complex highway interchange and exit. Drivers couldn't see more than a glimpse. You could walk to it with a bit of difficulty. I liked it a lot but the city removed it a few months ago and put up something less subtle and more eyecatching. Ars gratia artis. This picture in the snow is beautiful. Such graceful abstraction seems fit for the cold.
Thanks for your kind comment today. It was shot handheld, ISO 1600, 1/40th sec., f 4.5. The new Canon 5D Mark II is a dream - no noise at all at this ISO. Another NYC B&W on Sunday.
No B , I didn't think handcuffs but I thought it looked an awfully like the remnants of huge truck tires when they have a blow out on the interstate. V
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Like your angle. Snow makes everything look better!
I'll bet some skaters could have some fun on these. Wonder if they've tried.
I thought that was sand at first, but it's snow, right? Typical Angelino.
I am not sure I like this "art," but like Virgina says, snow makes everything look better. Your photo is good though, even if I don't care for the art!
I'm on the same page as my fellow commenter. First, I thought sand. Next, I wondered about skaters!
An interesting piece transformed for the season. I'm a great fan of Public Art too.
I thought they were the ribs of some animal.
It looks like a giant had broken out of handcuffs. Now please tell me someone else thinks that too? Hope ypu had a wonderful Christmas.
There was one of his works just outside of downtown STL in the midst of a complex highway interchange and exit. Drivers couldn't see more than a glimpse. You could walk to it with a bit of difficulty. I liked it a lot but the city removed it a few months ago and put up something less subtle and more eyecatching. Ars gratia artis. This picture in the snow is beautiful. Such graceful abstraction seems fit for the cold.
Thanks for your kind comment today. It was shot handheld, ISO 1600, 1/40th sec., f 4.5. The new Canon 5D Mark II is a dream - no noise at all at this ISO. Another NYC B&W on Sunday.
No B , I didn't think handcuffs but I thought it looked an awfully like the remnants of huge truck tires when they have a blow out on the interstate.
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Hi Wayne, I'm finally getting around to catching up since your train trip. Hope your pre-mid-post Christmas days have been enjoyable.
How beautiful this is with the snow. Loved yesterday's scene too - just heaven.
This is wild, like shards of a tin can exposing its guts. Thanks for your nice comments on my blog, Wayne.
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