Linen District Proposal #1 by Eileen Gay
The public is invited to comment on three public art proposals created for Boise’s Linen District. Public comments will be collected from August 18th-September 6th via the Arts & History Blog as well as locations in the Linen District and Boise City Hall where the actual proposals are on rotating display (contact our office to find out where). The selection panel will consider comments, review proposals and choose one project to commission for Grove Street. Your input is welcome!
I feel strongly that the district needs not one, but two iconic gateway pieces to act as bookends to the Linen District on Grove Street. In honor of the district’s signature historic anchor of the American Linen Supply Company building I propose creating a whimsically oversize antique style iron resting upright upon a freshly pressed, white stack of linens. The second is an identical but reverse facing sculpture to site at the opposite end of the district.
- Eileen Gay, Reno, Nv
Click here for full proposal
Jennifer:
August 20th, 2011 at 1:38 am
I would love to see these sculptures in the Linen District. They represent the history and name of the district while identifying the parameters. I also like that they are created to become a part of the neighborhood as shown in the proposal concept photos, rather than just a piece of art to visually enjoy. The sculptures would be refreshing to see because they are far different than any other art we currently have in the valley. It is the Linen District afterall, don’t we need something to at least look visually clean and new?
Karen Y:
August 31st, 2011 at 9:46 pm
I love the idea of art that represents what the Linen District was about. I had no idea why it was called the Linen District. It would be refreshing to see objects of art that are totally different from what are already on display throughout town. My vote is for this one.