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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-02-2006 Public Art Advisory Committee Agenda Public Art Advisory Committee Thursday, November 2,2006 3:30PM Lobby Conference Room A. Call to order B. Public discussion of any item not on the agenda C. Consideration of the minutes of the October 5, 2006 meeting D. Review of submittals for the Grand Avenue roundabout project. E. Committee time/updates F. Adjournment MINUTES PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2006 LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL PRELIMINARY Members Present: Emily Walsh-Walsh, Charles Felling, Emily Martin, Mark Seabold, Rick Fosse Members Absent: DaLayne Williamson, Terry Trueblood Staff Present: Karin Franklin, Marcia Klingaman Others Present: John Beasley (arrived at 4PM) CALL TO ORDER Seabold called the meeting to order at 3:37PM. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA Felling said he is concerned about the placement of the sculpture titled Blade. He said the location overwhelms the statue and makes it less visible. Franklin said the sculpture is part of the rotating sculptures and therefore that placement is just temporary. Suggestions were made to move the pad or to add pads along the trail to create more of a context for the sculpture. It was agreed that the purpose of this site, for exhibiting student work on a rotating basis, likely precluded installation of a large piece that would more appropriately fill the site. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 7.2006 MEETING MOTION: Felling moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Martin seconded the motion. Motion passed 5:0. REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS FOR THE GRAND AVENUE ROUNDABOUT PROJECT Franklin said the purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to go through the images of the proposals, as a preview and talk about how to engage the University of Iowa and the neighborhood association in the decision making process. Gene Anderson Gene Anderson has a rotating sculpture on the Ped-Mall. Franklin noted that the artist submitted 2 proposals. Walsh said that his art consists more of shapes and volume instead of details, and there is a benefit to his work by moving around it. Preference was expressed for the first submittal with the stone pieces. Franklin noted that if the Committee as a group unanimously identifies proposals that are not suitable for the project, those could be eliminated at this stage. J Anderson Bricker Walsh said that because of the negative space between the fences posts people will see a lot of movement in their peripheral vision as they move around the sculpture. She added that if the posts are made out of steel it would definitely catch the sun. Rick said Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes August 3, 2006 Page 2 he sees wind debris catching in there. He added that to him the statue seems very fragile and seems to have a carousel shape. Chris Bennett Franklin said the artist submitted 3 proposals: Swan Sequence, Prairie Preening and Broken Aerial. Seabold said the Swan Sequence seems very out of place for the project proposed. Walsh added that it is very detailed and would attract people to it. Martin said that all three proposals seem to not be appropriate for the space, and do not fill the space as to block the view from the opposite side and direct the people around it. Franklin said that if the Committee likes the shape, the issue with the sculptures is a matter of size that could be arranged with the artist. The committee decided to eliminate the 3 proposals due to the subject being inappropriate for the space. David Black Franklin said the artist had submitted 3 proposals: Round About, Portal, and Fanfare. Seabold was very impressed with the Round About proposal and said the sculpture has high energy and attracts you to continually circle it. Walsh said the Portal attracts people to walk through it, and would envision a wall going around it. The Committee looked at a brochure for additional work of the artist. Peter Busby Seabold said the work is very cool, but it does not relate to the space proposed. Martin said the work is not appropriate for the site, but would work great on a pasture. The committee decided to eliminate the proposal due to inappropriateness with the space. Ed Carpenter Franklin said the artist has not formally submitted any proposals but had directed staff to his website. Based on his previous work he is typically projecting large moving pieces accompanied by light. To exemplify Klingaman presented images of past work. Rick said the movement is too energy consuming for the specific space. Franklin said the artist will do something similar to his past work, but smaller in scale. Franklin said if the Committee is interested in this work, she will follow up with the artist to determine if the movement of the sculpture is motorized and in terms of smaller scale work. The Committee directed staff to follow up with the artist. John Coyne Walsh said that she would imagine a grouping of the proposed sculpture with different figures on each animal. She added that the work is pretty detailed and would attract people wanting to take pictures. Franklin stated the proposal was for one piece. Seabold said the proposal falls in the same category as the other pieces eliminated, where the sculpture seems out of place. Robert Ellison Klingaman presented 3 proposals from the artist: Denver, Flex, and Vortex. Walsh said the proposals are not inappropriate for the space. Martin said the first two pieces remind her of a Martini Cup and a sundae. Fosse said there is no directional element involved in the work. Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes August 3, 2006 Page 3 John Beaslev arrived at 4:00 and aoolooized for not makino it in time for the Public Discussion item. Beasley said he does not believe that the Irving Weber statue is placed right and if possible should be moved more into downtown Iowa City welcoming people into City Plaza. He noted that as it is situated, the statue is at the periphery of downtown, and seems to be waving at people leaving downtown. Beasley said that it would be neat to have him located in the walkway between Plaza Towers and the Public Library, or at the other side where the Jazz statue is located. Beasley said that sometimes pieces find the right home, and the best example in Iowa City is Doug and Linda Paul's bronze piece of kids working to rescue a cat from a tree. He said there is no better location in the world than the Ronald McDonald house. He added that the location of the bronze Nile Kinnick at the south of the football stadium is great, and Weber needs to be in a better place. Martin said she approaches downtown Iowa City from that direction and is actually greeted by the Weber statue. Walsh said the Lions Club came up with the location because they came with the proposal. Franklin said the location was chosen in a collaborative process. Staff was directed to investigate the cost of relocation and discuss the possibility with the Lions. David Hale Franklin said the artist is a University of Iowa student and proposes a piece of 12 feet in height using steel and stone. John Barlow- Hudson Franklin said the artist had submitted 3 proposals: Sentinels, Trident and unnamed. Walsh said the Trident inspires a sense of motion. Howard Kalish Franklin said the artist submitted a proposal titled Rainbow Sheaf. She noted the piece will be 18 feet tall. Walsh said it is a good radial piece. Martin said the colors change as one drives around it. Fosse said the motion goes in the wrong direction of the roundabout. Franklin said that is an issue that can be rectified in production. Mark LaMair Walsh said the piece is good looking. Fosse said the piece points in the wrong way. Walsh said that it is similar to the blades of a blender. Tuck Langland Walsh said the dancer could denote the direction of the roundabout. Franklin said there will be 3 or 4 identical dancers located where each road comes in the roundabout. Walsh said she would not like to have the same statue 3 times, and there should be some differences. Franklin said if the Committee is interested that could be an issue open for negotiation with the artist. Mark Leichliter Franklin introduced the two proposals submitted by the artist: Pharaoh's Dream and Duet. Martin said the Duet seems too vertical. Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes August 3, 2006 Page 4 Peter Michel Franklin said the proposal consists of arrows with smiley faces. Felling said the piece looks friendly. Martin asked what the budget for the sculpture is. Franklin said the budget is not mentioned. Fosse said the piece is functional. Seabold said he would like to see something more professional. The committee unanimously decided to eliminate the proposal. Don Mitchell The author submitted 3 proposals: Road Map, Road Trip, and Roundabout. Walsh said she does not dislike it. Martin agreed. Seabold noted that it is too crowded. Tim Otis Franklin said Otis is a University of Iowa student. Walsh said the piece is too airy and with too much negative space. The committee unanimously decided to eliminate the proposal. Lois Teicher The artist submitted 2 proposals. Martin said this proposal is similar to the smiling arrows piece shown before. Walsh said it will be really hard to envision it. Felling asked if the bright color is the issue for not liking the proposal. Seabold said the color does not bother him, but would like to see a refined professional looking piece. Walsh said she does not like the subject; it is not interesting. Seabold said he does not see the roundabout location as a whimsical site. The committee unanimously decided to eliminate the proposal. Christopher Weed Franklin said the artist submitted three proposals: Sun Flowers, Bulls, and Reflections. Martin said she likes the sunflower, but for another location. Walsh said the overall tone is not adequate for the space. Seabold said the pieces will be too prominent. Walsh said there is also the negative space issue. Martin said that the sculpture would definitely attract people. The committee unanimously decided to eliminate the proposal. Steven Woodward Walsh said the proposal is very straight forward and very functional. Franklin said it is constructed of corten steel which will rust. Walsh said that material is easy to keep-up. Franklin said the committee needs to decide when and how to involve the University of Iowa and the Melrose neighborhood in the selection of the project process. Fosse said the committee should not feel forced to select one sculpture if nothing exceptional that would benefit the site was proposed. He added that they can always have the option of working with a landscape architect. Walsh said this was the strongest response the committee has seen for a call. Walsh said there were issues that would have to be addressed with each proposal, but she could see some of the pieces selected for the site. . The committee said the best time to involve the University and the Melrose neighborhood would be during the next regular monthly meeting of the Committee. Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes August 3, 2006 Page 5 The Committee re-reviewed the slideshow of proposals. COMMITTEE TIME/UPDATES- DEDICATION SCHEDULES Franklin said the dedication for the Wetherby Shelter will be on October 14 at 2 PM. The Committee will be represented by Williamson. Franklin said the dedication of Just for Kicks will be on October 21 at 10:15 A.M. Seabold will represent the Committee at the dedication of Just for Kicks. 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