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As you know the installation is temporary, but please know that it was fully endorsed by Richard Rhodes who always intended that the space be animated by other artists. Rhodes is thrilled by this current installation and will present a public program at the museum on Sunday afternoon April 9^th.

 

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I like the floats.  I feel that the trees (floats) actually call attention to the forest (wave).  It is my understanding that Richard Rhodes gave permission for the installation, so there is no controversy there.  To my eye the tension of the floats on the slopes is wonderful.  My mind sees them move, by the suggestion.  I believe we need to be shook up now and then.   Other works in the museum exhibitions have done it, why not this one?

 

Biz

I like the floats.  I feel that the trees (floats) actually call attention to the forest (wave).  It is my understanding that Richard Rhodes gave permission for the installation, so there is no controversy there.  To my eye the tension of the floats on the slopes is wonderful.  My mind sees them move, by the suggestion.  I believe we need to be shook up now and then.   Other works in the museum exhibitions have done it, why not this one?

 

Biz

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floats and waves

Hi, I think the floats and the wave make an exhibit together far more effective than either do alone. The wave is finally alive and the floats have at last a home. Sid Cloud

Re: the floats

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Re Floats
Some people see it in the literal oceanic terms - floats on the wave -
reflected infinitely in the mirrors.

It'll be interesting to observe the wave *after* the chihuly exhibit -
will people miss the color and still "see the color floats" there !

Regards
Sanjeev

On 1/13/06, John Morris <johnkarin@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Hi, Sanjeev! I did not see the other comments but I am disappointed with the
> display of the floats. It detracts from the beautiful pristine quality of
> the sculpture wave. To me it looks funky and contrived. Must we have Chihuly
> ad nauseum? Each float in itself is beautiful but this display does not do
> this justice. The stone sculpture and floats together do not do either
> justice. Karin Morris.

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the floats

Hi, Sanjeev! I did not see the other comments but I am disappointed with the display of the floats. It detracts from the beautiful pristine quality of the sculpture wave. To me it looks funky and contrived. Must we have Chihuly ad nauseum? Each float in itself is beautiful but this display does not do this justice. The stone sculpture and floats together do not do either justice. Karin Morris.   

Re: Chihuly floats

Hey Barbara

I have seen "unspecified" and " till spring 2006" as ending dates for
the Chihuly floats - it's definitely * not * a permanent exhibit.

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On 1/12/06, Barbara Reisman <reismanbarbara@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Dear Docents,
> This is in response to Sanjeev and Penny's comments on the blog about the
> floats-I tried to post a comment there but didn't know what password and
> log-in I needed. Sanjeev, please advise.
> I whole-heartedly agree with what both of you wrote. (If anyone else is
> wondering what I'm referring to, go directly to the blog to read it) I have
> always thought of the untitled wave as a sculpture in its own right, so this
> is a little like using Andy Goldsworthy's stones for a platform to set some
> art on. I wonder if any astute art critics will pick up on this, or is it
> only the docents who have made a warm spot in our collective arts for this
> unique stone work. I also worry about the Chihuly-mad throngs who may miss
> the forest for the trees. But I do understand that TAM is trying to bring
> in more people, and as docents that's a goal we all support. I haven't
> heard-are they a temporary or (please say no) permanent installation? That
> will make a big difference in my attitude, but they're here now, and I guess
> we can all hope that they'll bring in more people who decide...well, as long
> as I'm here, I wonder if someone can tell me what all this other stuff is
> about?
> Cheers,
> Barbara Reisman
>
>
>

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Chihuly floats

Dear Docents,
This is in response to Sanjeev and Penny's comments on the blog about the
floats-I tried to post a comment there but didn't know what password and
log-in I needed. Sanjeev, please advise.
I whole-heartedly agree with what both of you wrote. (If anyone else is
wondering what I'm referring to, go directly to the blog to read it) I have
always thought of the untitled wave as a sculpture in its own right, so this
is a little like using Andy Goldsworthy's stones for a platform to set some
art on. I wonder if any astute art critics will pick up on this, or is it
only the docents who have made a warm spot in our collective arts for this
unique stone work. I also worry about the Chihuly-mad throngs who may miss
the forest for the trees. But I do understand that TAM is trying to bring
in more people, and as docents that's a goal we all support. I haven't
heard-are they a temporary or (please say no) permanent installation? That
will make a big difference in my attitude, but they're here now, and I guess
we can all hope that they'll bring in more people who decide...well, as long
as I'm here, I wonder if someone can tell me what all this other stuff is
about?
Cheers,
Barbara Reisman

Re: Floats idea

Last Sunday, a more-than-regular crowd visited the TAM ... I assume,
some came specifically to the floats.

Most of the conversations I had (and overheard) with visitors were
focused on the glass-floats as sculpture and missing out on the
curved-stones as sculpture ...

A couple of questions do come up:

1. Is the the untitled rock garden a "gallery space" or a sculpture ?

In the past I saw it as a full fledged sculpture in its own right; but
this changes it forever. If we can place Chihuly floats on it, then we
can have other artist's installations in the future too ?

2. Do we want to be the Chihuly destination ?

With the Permanent Collection, the Floats, and the Seaforms - the
museum will be too heavy with Chihuly even when Gardens and The Great
American Thing opens. In my opinion, the crowd that comes to see
Chihuly is qualitatively different than the crowd that comes to see
modern paintings / photography.

I completely understand these are management decisions; I only wish to
state them for discussion.

Regards
Sanjeev

.cc Penny
.bcc Blog

> Hello everyone:
> How do you feel about the upcoming Chihuly floats installation on the
> courtyard sculpture? I wonder how it will change the way patrons look
> at the "wave" sculpture... will they be more or less likely to
> appreciate it for what it is or will their attention be given to the
> floats first? How will it enhance the wave-like feel of the sculpture,
> considering the fact that these are floats? Alternately, it will be
> interesting to have Chihuly items on both sides of the ramp when
> patrons first enter. Just thought this topic might be worthy of a
> discussion.
>
> Penny Grellier

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