Pierlevel: Sculpture Comes to Northside Pier

Ok, I give up. What is that sculpture suppose to be?

Posted by: guest at May 16, 2008 11:53 AM

why does it have "to be" anything.
Your interpretation of it is as good as anyone else's. It's called modern art.

Posted by: guest at May 16, 2008 11:58 AM

Nice industrial looking sculpture...But I wonder what will happen when some kid climbs on it and potentially gets injured...Lawsuit waiting to happen?

Posted by: guest at May 16, 2008 12:24 PM

That's why most modern "art" is crap.

Posted by: guest at May 16, 2008 12:41 PM

yeah, lets never build something a kid could climb onto and fall off of! no more stuctures over 6 inches tall.

Posted by: guest at May 16, 2008 12:59 PM

hello, what is wrong with you 12:41? god, do you have any taste? if something doesn't look like it was built just like the brown building next to it, then it's crap?

when i saw this, i actually said, "wow" out loud.

it is excellent.

please stay in whatever generic brownstone you live in and do not visit this sculpture.

live it for the residents of williamsburg who actually have eyes and unique aesthetics.

please!

Posted by: guest at May 16, 2008 2:13 PM

Looks good.

Art in Public (or "public" even) spaces is always a plus at first, but there should definitely be a timespan on its existance in one spot.

Change things up, keep them fresh. The same piece in the same area for decades gets depressing.

Posted by: guest at May 16, 2008 2:59 PM

I don't understand why they couldn't put up a sculpture that's kid-friendly. I purchased a unit there and will need to be extra careful about where my kids play. This could have been solved easily!

Posted by: guest at May 16, 2008 3:15 PM

I forgot that everything in the world must be designed to cater to the needs of those who choose to have childen...take down the non "kid-friendly" sculpture immediately!!!!

Posted by: guest at May 16, 2008 4:16 PM

Is this an abstraction or just a study of form? Either way it will be just "neat" and "interesting" to 90% of folks.

Posted by: guest at May 16, 2008 4:37 PM

4:37, how many years of art school does it take for one to be able to speak like a certified BS artist?

Posted by: guest at May 16, 2008 4:40 PM

4:40:

5 and a one half to be precise. BSing through critiques is an art in and of itself.

Posted by: guest at May 16, 2008 4:46 PM

And I'm sure you've received more than your share of critiques...

Posted by: guest at May 16, 2008 4:52 PM

4:52 is hilarious!!!

Posted by: guest at May 16, 2008 11:41 PM

this is fabulous. really very good. it's better than the silly comments here. sure it will be enjoyed by many.

Posted by: guest at May 17, 2008 12:36 AM

It looks great, however, wouldn't be great if it could shield people from the rain or sun? It just has no purpose. ALF

Posted by: guest at May 17, 2008 3:38 PM

The article did not mention that the piece is not yet complete. It will have several giant crescent shaped mesh "sails" which will provide shade, and sheath the ribs. This material also will fill in the columns up to eight feet in height to discourage climbing. MG

Posted by: guest at May 19, 2008 8:58 PM