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Re: A&E.O-environmental design

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Sidnie Miller (sidmill.us)
Wed, 15 Oct 1997 19:58:31 -0700 (PDT)

I'm getting a little off the topic, but the idea that someone must
care for work forever really pops up when you deal with murals and
various painted buildings. Cities are hesitant to want public art
outside because of the upkeep--not any janitor with a paint brush can
repair damage due to vandals, weather etc. The artist ends up
having to make a contract with the city or business which owns the
building to maintain it and keep it looking good. For how many years??
At what cost?? Do you want to do it forever?? Can the business just
get tired of it and paint it over?? Interesting thoughts. Sid

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On Tue, 14 Oct 1997, Jui-Ying Huang wrote:

> Hi, there,
>
> After viewing James Mason's Topiary Park in Art&Ecology web site, I
> would like share what I thought with you guys.
> I like that artists display their great work on our living space. We
> can enjoy them without coming to a certain museum. It is so real to make art
> a part of everyday life. In Mason's Topiary Park, the idea is wonderful to
> provide a recreation place for everyone. But it seems not a good location,
> at the result, only homeless visit there. The original purpose is in vain.
> On the other hand, I think once a work of art is recognized as being public
> art, it should be taken care of by everyone. I don't mean to have everyone
> clean the park or prune the topiary. It should be covered by some fund
> (money from part of taxes or other contribution) to take good care of it.
> Let it always keep the shape of what it should be. At the end, I am
> thinking is it natural or necessary to prune plants just for human's
> aesthetic needs.
> I will appreciate it if you can give me some comments or suggestions
> about my ideas. Thank you. It will help me a lot for the further designing
> the issure presentation.
>