I was in Scottsdale for lunch on Friday and when I was walking back to the parking garage, I noticed something strange on the Marshall Way Bridge that crosses the canal. So I walked over to take a look. The entire bridge was wrapped in these colorful fibers. I turns out to be part of the Canal Convergence Spring Equinox Art Project sponsored by Scottsdale Public Art and Salt River Project (one of our utility companies).
The piece is by Minneapolis based artist Randy Walker an artist who "views existing built environments as a framework for artistic intervention." The piece is constructed from thousands and thousands of feet of acrylic braid spread across the bridge's framework in different patterns and positions. The view above looks out over the canal toward the Paolo Soleri Bridge in the background behind the fibers.
Walker and Scottsdale Public Art are "exploring options for repurposing the fiber used in this installation in a community collaborative project following this exhibition." I can't wait to see what that might be.
Remember, the theme for July 1 is "Celebrating Summer".
19 comments:
This looks great. I would probably still be there shooting it!
I agree with Stefan, I love it! Happy Sunday!
Very interesting. Happy Sunday!
Mersad
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Doing a bridge is a challenging task. It seems to add to the 'product'.
I like the way it frames the mountain.
This is close to our house and we did not even know it is there. We need to get out more. Thanks for showing us.
It was good to see you last night.
It's wonderful, Sharon!
Love this!
Mesmerizing, Sharon!
I think that "artist" who wraps things in pink fabric has started a trend.
That's awesome!
It works really well, especially against that big blue back drop!
Interesting art object.
The composition on the first shot looks like a mikado game :)
Ah! So this is what the mystery shot yesterday was.. how amazing! Love the second image with the view Sharon, super composition and yes, looking forward to seeing what they do afterwards.
Interesting!
This is so cool! Love how you composed these shots.
Of course a Minnesota artist would create art that would stop pedestrians in their tracks in order to get a better look!!
PS. I guessed right on your "teaser" yesterday. Ta! Ta!!
That first image is terrific.
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