PUBLIC'S RESPONSE TO THE AVENUE OF THE ARTS VOTE
April 24, 2008
Rick Beau Lieu's "Chambered Nautilus" tickles my brain.
Steve Nussdos
May 1, 2008
We vote for Rick Beau Lieu's #2 Sculpture as our favorite. The decision was not an easy one ALL the sculptures are wonderful.
Gloria & Harry Waldman
May 6, 2008
Unfortunately the most expensive, but I think it's symmetry allows the versatility for placement at many locations downtown, and it being more realistic and simplistic than abstract, with the right amount of detail, contributes to the active environment with more motorists passing than pedestrians right now in most locations downtown. I tend to lean toward more abstract art with formal geometric shapes (such as Chambered Nautilus) but the "Rings" meets the criteria mentioned above.
Mike
May 11, 2008
I do not think any more art should be purchased.
Wiley C.
May 11, 2008
While they are all awesome and have truly helped make Boynton Beach a more interesting and fun place to be, I vote for Rings of Promise. This was my favorite from the first time I saw it. I love what it stands for – can you tell I'm a romantic at heart??
Debbie
May 9, 2008
My vote is for "Ring of Promise" by Penny Collins.
Miss Dumas
May 9, 2008
Thank you for all the wonderful art work on display in our beautiful city.I have two favorites: "Fire & Rain" and "Wave Factor".
Thank you,
Kerstin Tracy
May 11, 2008
Hello – I rec'd your flyer in the mail with my water bill. It inquired about our perception of the public art and, specifically, whether it inspired us. The short answer is, "no". These steel, modern art monstrosities are ugly. I'm all for public art, but how about exotic plants, gardens or something truly beautiful like that? There is no better "artist" than Mother Nature and, honest to God, who really enjoys these metal "modern" sculptures? They look like a car wreck turned upside down. Yecch!
Thanks for the opportunity for feedback
Matt Gilbert
May 11, 2008
I cast one vote for Frank Varga's Seahorse Fountain.
Bill Weld, Boynton Beach
May 12, 2008
I vote for the "seahorse fountain" Sandie
May 13, 2008
I would love to vote for the gorgeous Seahorse Fountain Sculpture by artist Frank Varga in Boynton Beach. That sculpture really gives you the feeling of Florida. The other modern sculptures are great also.
Anyone can do modern. Can't wait to see the new sculptures.
Thanks
Linda and Ron Wiringer
May 14, 2008
Hi! Boynton Beach has something sooooo special. You can't even get it way down in the Keys. It has LIFE on the ROCKS. No, it's not a fancy drink. It an amazing magical world of natural wonder starting in KNEE DEEP water just offshore! The rocks offshore Boynton Beach, from the inlet down to almost Delray have magnificent biodiversity -- coral, plants, fish, crustaceans... Amazing displays of vivid color and life right there in crystal clear water. So close to shore a little kid can see it and be amazed. This magic abruptly disappears when you get to Delray Beach and anywhere further south along the shore. Nothing but raw rock with algae or dead remnants of life there. What Boynton has is special, unique and warrants stubborn and steadfast protection. It is for this reason that my vote goes to both the Seahorse Fountain -- as a reminder of what precious and fragile gift we have in the shallows of our most treasured asset (the beach) AND Rings of Promise -- as a reminder that it is our people who must help each other rise to the challenge to keep the circle of life turning. Hopefully these thoughts have inspired whatever judges are bringing their wisdom to bear on this opportunity. Thanks kindly, Sigrid p.s., Last fall, I actually saw my first seahorse in the 12 years I've been here -- in 5 feet of water at the south end of Gulfstream :) WOW! Magnificent!
May 13, 2008
I want to place my vote for # 2 Chambered Nautilus
Thanks,
Ruth Borlie