There is a new sculpture in town. It was installed out in front of the old library building.
It sits outside of Giiwedinong the Anishinaabe Museum of Treaties and Culture.
The real name of the sculpture is "Not afraid to look"
Everyone interprets art differently.I see a tall red man, with no butt, with a slanted head sitting waiting for something or someone and he does not look happy.
He does not seem friendly or welcoming.
Far Side.
No butt ... and worse no brain!
ReplyDeleteHe looks rather grumpy to me too. After all with part of my head missing, I'd be grumpy too.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like an interesting museum.
I’m with you. I don’t get this “art”. RHill, TX
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed all the sculptures you've posted from the park. This one, however, looks really out of place on this particular street. Kind of looks like an extraterrestrial to me. Our town bought a so-called "sculpture" which nothing more than two clumps of concrete and plopped it in our park. They paid $50k for it and I'll never figure out why.
ReplyDeleteI agree, he seems to be cut off on the top of his head and his butt, like someone forgot to finish the sculpture. The look on the face is definitely not welcoming at all. Weird!
ReplyDeleteI agree with your interpretation. I find the missing top part of his head to be a little disturbing as well.
ReplyDeleteNo butt and half a brain. Does not seem welcoming at all!
ReplyDeleteSomebody on city council had a relative who needed to sell a "sculpture" or they were gonna have to come home and live in the basement. A better spot for that one would have been in front of the jail.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. He does look quite stern.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you!
ReplyDeleteI Googled 'Anishinabe' and see that they are a group of indiginous peoples in the Great Lakes Area of Canada and the US. This is a museum of their culture and treaties. Maybe there is a reason why he doesn't look happy. Knowing the story of this sculpture would be interesting.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what it is supposed to represent, other than a red man missing important parts.
ReplyDeleteHe does look stern, but also as if in deep contemplation. Perhaps wondering what happened to hi butt and head?
ReplyDeleteThe various comments about no butt and half a brain made me laugh so much. I needed a laugh on this wet and windy and cold day.
ReplyDeleteYeah he is red and not in a good mood, properly because he has no bum
ReplyDeleteWhat a conversation piece!
ReplyDeleteIt is unsettling, isn't it? I guess he is the one who is not afraid to look!
ReplyDeleteI like how it color-coordinates with the stripes on the building in back but that is all I like. It is not welcoming at all and does not make me smile to look at it. I never liked abstract art or poetry. Show me something that is like the beauty God surrounds us with. I wonder what kind of personality the artist has. It is often reflected in his/her creations.
ReplyDeleteSculptures can cause a lot of discussion like this one.
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was "Miss Merry Pouting". I don't think he looks welcoming or even like he was looking for something or someone. He looks frustrated and angry.
ReplyDeleteBut I am not a good judge of art. I am very traditional.
Maybe it’s Prince Phillip. Have you seen his red painting?
ReplyDeleteI sorta like this one!
I do agree with your interpretation of the sculpture. I remember going to the Museum of Modern Art in Paris once. There was a toilet seat handing from fishing line from the ceiling. That's it. A plain old toilet seat like you buy at Home Depot or Lowes. It was the premiere art piece in that exhibit. The draw to get people to come in. Why? A toilet seat. I went into the wrong business. :-)
ReplyDeleteI give you huge points for spelling that name. Wowzers!
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
Let's just say, that would not be my favorite work of art.
ReplyDeleteNot attractive at all and it probably cost a pretty-penny. It's sad when you see what artwork gets put on display.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to visit that museum!
ReplyDeleteI found the comments pretty interesting :)
ReplyDeleteI think I'd find that one unsettling.
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