tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post5223779935715605171..comments2024-03-19T00:17:41.069+13:00Comments on Timespanner: Some moments with the LoafersTimespannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11990716041045862669noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-2073262091221119012012-05-08T13:27:06.337+12:002012-05-08T13:27:06.337+12:00Brilliant interpretation!Brilliant interpretation!Dennisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-83882186781494049062012-05-08T09:13:10.694+12:002012-05-08T09:13:10.694+12:00Perhaps the declamatory figure is St Paddy, banish...Perhaps the declamatory figure is St Paddy, banishing the serpents of unenlightenment? Perfect for a spot between two centres of higher learning!<br /><br />I think they are great, anyhoo.Jononoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-80384859259953805712012-05-07T20:37:50.518+12:002012-05-07T20:37:50.518+12:00Actually, I think it's a combined project with...Actually, I think it's a combined project with the University of Auckland. Haven't found any specific budget information so far showing that the Council funded the artwork. If you do locate that, let me know.Timespannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990716041045862669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-72657495141432956402012-05-07T20:33:00.688+12:002012-05-07T20:33:00.688+12:00It is not the City Council funding it.It is the ra...It is not the City Council funding it.It is the ratepayer funding it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-6768109413512941582012-05-07T16:32:39.346+12:002012-05-07T16:32:39.346+12:00What they remind me of are figures modelled from p...What they remind me of are figures modelled from plasticine. Particularly the snakes -- I used to make snakes like that when I was a kiddy. Wouldn't surprise me if that was how the artist did it -- then made molds for the bronze. I got the impression that this was a child's view of things.<br /><br />Don't know how long the figures will last, once the bronze and copper thieves cotton Timespannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990716041045862669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-56378892619275183352012-05-07T16:27:03.747+12:002012-05-07T16:27:03.747+12:00Street art certainly enhances a public space and t...Street art certainly enhances a public space and the city council should be congratulated for funding it. I love the concept behind this work, but the figures are, however, a bit unattractive in my opinion. The snakes are an incongruous touch in a country that has no snakes.Dennisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-88920850368421797052012-05-06T19:32:27.678+12:002012-05-06T19:32:27.678+12:00Cheers, John. Good to hear from you!Cheers, John. Good to hear from you!Timespannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990716041045862669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-11756000219728770922012-05-06T19:30:05.818+12:002012-05-06T19:30:05.818+12:00I think they're great! I love the idea of cele...I think they're great! I love the idea of celebrating the idea of a bit of loafing in this workaholic world. And, Lisa, congratulations on your 1500th post. May their be many more!John in the Blue Mountainsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-5189449525347875992012-05-04T23:01:44.290+12:002012-05-04T23:01:44.290+12:00While I think they are ugly sculptures, I expect t...While I think they are ugly sculptures, I expect they might appeal to school kids. Art for all ages.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-23759196162590779932012-05-04T20:44:22.257+12:002012-05-04T20:44:22.257+12:00Like the works Lisa they're cool!Like the works Lisa they're cool!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05100812038496671783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466403878576837579.post-54437183679049170862012-05-04T19:38:25.277+12:002012-05-04T19:38:25.277+12:00I wonder how much ratepayers money was wasted on t...I wonder how much ratepayers money was wasted on these hideous things ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com