Fighter Plane As Art
04-04-2008, 07:13 AM
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Fighter Plane As Art
From KING5:
SEATTLE- There was unexpected controversy Thursday evening as plans for a new Sound Transit station were unveiled.
Capitol Hill residents got their first peek at the design for their new Light Rail station, and some of them couldn't believe their eyes.
The artist behind the plans came up with a bold design, but he may have picked the wrong neighborhood for his project.
The crowd seemed to be impressed with the plans for Capitol Hill's new underground Light Rail station that included several brightly colored objects hanging from the ceiling.
"Until he mentioned it was going to be a war plane, and then I was quite shocked and surprised and pretty angry actually," said Steve Rubio.
Brooklyn artist Mike Ross plans to use actual fighter planes cut into sections and flowing above the Light Rail station's platform for the project's half-million-dollar art display.
"It's kind of like hanging a fighter jet in the living room. It doesn't fit and it's really kind of offensive," said Kevin Long.
Many view Capitol Hill as the heart and soul of Seattle's anti-war movement, and the last place where an instrument of war is welcome.
Ross says good art often elicits a strong initial reaction and, while he won't offer an explanation of his work's deeper meaning, he hopes the public will give it time to sink in.
"That's part of it, part of the piece is the initial reaction, and then the moving and the descending and the discovery. The initial reaction versus the long-term reaction," he said.
Ross considers his project about 30 percent designed at this point. He doesn't yet have the fighter planes and he doesn't even know exactly how he'll get them.
Sound Transit says this project is still a work in progress and that's the exact reason for Thursday night's open house - to give the public a chance to weigh in.
http://www.king5.com/topstories/stor....2cd50741.html
SEATTLE- There was unexpected controversy Thursday evening as plans for a new Sound Transit station were unveiled.
Capitol Hill residents got their first peek at the design for their new Light Rail station, and some of them couldn't believe their eyes.
The artist behind the plans came up with a bold design, but he may have picked the wrong neighborhood for his project.
The crowd seemed to be impressed with the plans for Capitol Hill's new underground Light Rail station that included several brightly colored objects hanging from the ceiling.
"Until he mentioned it was going to be a war plane, and then I was quite shocked and surprised and pretty angry actually," said Steve Rubio.
Brooklyn artist Mike Ross plans to use actual fighter planes cut into sections and flowing above the Light Rail station's platform for the project's half-million-dollar art display.
"It's kind of like hanging a fighter jet in the living room. It doesn't fit and it's really kind of offensive," said Kevin Long.
Many view Capitol Hill as the heart and soul of Seattle's anti-war movement, and the last place where an instrument of war is welcome.
Ross says good art often elicits a strong initial reaction and, while he won't offer an explanation of his work's deeper meaning, he hopes the public will give it time to sink in.
"That's part of it, part of the piece is the initial reaction, and then the moving and the descending and the discovery. The initial reaction versus the long-term reaction," he said.
Ross considers his project about 30 percent designed at this point. He doesn't yet have the fighter planes and he doesn't even know exactly how he'll get them.
Sound Transit says this project is still a work in progress and that's the exact reason for Thursday night's open house - to give the public a chance to weigh in.
http://www.king5.com/topstories/stor....2cd50741.html
04-04-2008, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by vagabond
"It's kind of like hanging a fighter jet in the living room. It doesn't fit and it's really kind of offensive," said Kevin Long.
"It's kind of like hanging a fighter jet in the living room. It fits great, and it's really kind of awesome".
04-04-2008, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by DamonMeyer
I say:
"It's kind of like hanging a fighter jet in the living room. It fits great, and it's really kind of awesome".
"It's kind of like hanging a fighter jet in the living room. It fits great, and it's really kind of awesome".
When I was younger, I had one of those apache things on a string. it flew in circles.. great stuff... till my pops walked in and got popped in the head.
04-04-2008, 09:25 PM
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Shut up hippie
"It's kind of like hanging a fighter jet in the living room. It doesn't fit and it's really kind of offensive," said Kevin Long.
What's the problem? I think hanging a fighter jet in the living room is a great idea. I'd like to have a fat F-105 on a stick in my front yard too. Those so called "offensive warplanes" have made it possible for these neo-hippies to sip their Starbucks and spew forth their opinions freely.
In any event, good luck acquiring the actual jets. It might be easier (and even more controversial) to festoon the place with hacked up MiG-17s Now THAT's art.
What's the problem? I think hanging a fighter jet in the living room is a great idea. I'd like to have a fat F-105 on a stick in my front yard too. Those so called "offensive warplanes" have made it possible for these neo-hippies to sip their Starbucks and spew forth their opinions freely.
In any event, good luck acquiring the actual jets. It might be easier (and even more controversial) to festoon the place with hacked up MiG-17s Now THAT's art.
04-04-2008, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by CFIcare
"It's kind of like hanging a fighter jet in the living room. It doesn't fit and it's really kind of offensive," said Kevin Long.
What's the problem? I think hanging a fighter jet in the living room is a great idea. I'd like to have a fat F-105 on a stick in my front yard too. Those so called "offensive warplanes" have made it possible for these neo-hippies to sip their Starbucks and spew forth their opinions freely.
In any event, good luck acquiring the actual jets. It might be easier (and even more controversial) to festoon the place with hacked up MiG-17s Now THAT's art.
What's the problem? I think hanging a fighter jet in the living room is a great idea. I'd like to have a fat F-105 on a stick in my front yard too. Those so called "offensive warplanes" have made it possible for these neo-hippies to sip their Starbucks and spew forth their opinions freely.
In any event, good luck acquiring the actual jets. It might be easier (and even more controversial) to festoon the place with hacked up MiG-17s Now THAT's art.
04-05-2008, 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by wrxsteve
I think having a messer's me109 would be even better, i love the old ww2 planes.
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