Public Art in Chicago
Good art in public places is one of the hallmarks of a great city. Here are images of sculptures, monuments, memorials, murals, reliefs, fountains and amenities at public places in Chicago... A Blog dedicated to the Sculpture Community of Chicago... Past, Present and Future... Please do not use any image without written permission.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
LSE: 2010 [Lake Street Lovely - by Michael Grucza]
Lake Street Lovely..
by Michael Grucza..
Description: 15’ x 9’ x 9’ / Painted Steel Plate..
Location: Fullerton, Lincoln and Halsted..
Sponsor: Wrightwood Neighbors Conservation Association..
As a part of Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit: 2010..
From the official Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit website..
Grucza’s sculptures are intended to invite viewers of varied interests to appreciate the aesthetic worth and the interactive pleasure of public art. “Lake Street Lovely” originates from Grucza’s love of Chicago’s Lake Street elevated line. The large painted steel structure forms a whimsical image reminiscent of a rail switching stand.
Grucza always incorporates humor, play and wonder in his work. In “Lake Street Lovely” he uses these elements to depict his nostalgia toward this Chicago treasure in the hope that you will enjoy it along with him.
RELATED LINKS:
# Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit .. click here ...
# Official website of Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit, click here ..
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