“Gigantic and stupid” were the kindest words leading sculptor Ron Robertson-Swann had for the three multimillion-dollar artworks. Theyre going to bore the pants off us. “It’s a decorative arch,” he said. “It could be half that size and that would be generous. It’s not going to be an icon of Sydney.” Defiant: Clover Moore with the cloud sculpture planned for George Street. Defiant: Clover Moore with the cloud sculpture planned for George Street. Photo: Peter Rae Architect David Vago was similarly scathing: “Would Michelangelo be turning in his grave if he knew that art now was just taking an object and making it giant?” Please dont ruin our beautiful Hyde park with your giant milk crate, Dohver Moore. It will take away the light and space that is so precious in our city. Take all your garbage home with you. smh.au/nsw/giant-cloud-sculpture-for-george-street-leaves-critics-and-public-split-20140729-zy767.html#ixzz38tr5ixxz
Posted on: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 22:40:33 +0000