Linen District Proposal #3 by Joshua Wiener
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!
This sculpture is based on creativity being a light. I wanted to create a work of art that was a beacon for what is happening in the Linen Arts District. When you pass this sculpture, there will be no question you are entering an area with distinct style. I see creativity as a light; it radiates out from a point of origin, it reflects off almost everything, and it is changed by everything it comes in contact with. Creativity and light make things visible and help things grow. They are both freely shared and have measurable energy.
- Joshua Wiener, Boulder, Co
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Bob Martino:
August 23rd, 2011 at 11:03 pm
I have been privileged to see several of Josh Wiener’s sculptures over the years. They always impressed me and captured my attention. The thoughtfulness he puts into his work comes through, and somehow draws you in, and makes you want to linger with the piece and not walk away too quickly. I think people sense that they are viewing something unique and special, and well beyond the norm.
Gilda Seymour:
August 23rd, 2011 at 11:12 pm
The sculpture is an excellent work of creativity. The artist’s expression of light is amazing. The ‘beacon of light’ is such an appropiate description for this piece. I like it very much.
Ken Freeman:
August 24th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
This sculpture makes me want to go to Boise, Idaho. Never had the desire to go before. Joshua this is a great piece along with your others we have seen all over the country. Keep making us smile. Love it!!!!
Ann Cunningham:
August 24th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
This is fantastic. I am impressed with the scale given the budget. It will certainly create an engaging landmark for people to use as a place to meet. I would love to see it at night as well – I imagine it will have an entirely different feel when the lights are on!
Dante Ortiz:
August 24th, 2011 at 5:16 pm
I think the scale of this proposal is most fitting for the street scape. Unusual and striking at first glance, a great icon for the district to be remembered by and to add to the on going history of place in the linen district.
Emily Everett:
August 25th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
This piece really speaks measures in terms of revitilization–it has clean, contemporary, stylish, and aesthetically pleasing lines. The scale alone is a source of inspiration and pride. And the concept behind the piece is truly what artistic endeavors are about as far as process for the artist and what the work imbues to the public. I think the artist has fully realized and conveyed his intentions with this piece and brought it forth for others to easily grasp while also being enraptured and taken to a higher place of being while in it’s presence.
Madeline Wiener:
August 26th, 2011 at 4:03 pm
I experienced watching Joshua formulating his creative idea for The Linen District and as he developed his presentation and expressed why it is perfect for this particular district, I realized that it is indeed right. I watched him create the exquisite lampshade and the interior form with great enthusiasm and ease and in the end, his final presentation, from the actual model to the written word “beacon”, I understood that this work of art belongs there. From the shape and size, to the exquisite detail, and the dramatic base that supports the beautiful lampshade, I can visualize it being the right choice for the community. When the lights turn on, Boise will know they have made the right choice.
Robin Antar:
August 29th, 2011 at 4:36 am
This sculpture really works, and is a very strong design. It is also produced in a way that is very cost effective and does not need much upkeep, I strongly recommend going with Joshua idea.
Bill Cooksey:
August 30th, 2011 at 8:36 pm
The City of Broomfield Colorado has worked with Josh on a number of occasions. His art is timely and pertinent to the park where it is displayed, I have had the pleasure to visit several shows by Josh and find his talent to be at the top of the heap of local artists. Josh’s Linden Lights seems to be the perfect piece of art for this district.
J Gilliland:
August 31st, 2011 at 11:25 pm
I like this the best of the three proposals. This area of town was a little distressed before David Hale had the great idea of branding it as the Linen District. It is not too far from the Watercooler Building and I think it would be good to have a symbol in town that represents the creativity that Boise hopes to foster in the future both from a business and a cultural standpoint. I like the emphasis on reuse of materials because that is at the core of what has been done at in the Linen District. The businesses in that area have taken buildings with previous mundane commercial and industrial uses artistic and hip. The fact that it would offer a visual experience both during the day and at night is appealing and I think a giant lamp fits right in with the Modern Hotel!