I went to downtown Puyallup & on base at McChord to document 5 Public Art pieces
The 1st one here is a picture I took of a piece called "Rollerblader"
The next photo is one my husband to of me "performing" how the art piece made me feel. :o)
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| Rollerblader |
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| Rock out ... x-games |
The 2nd one here is a picture I took of a piece called "Night Watchmen" The next photo is one my husband to of me "performing" how the art piece made me feel. :o)  |
| Night Watchmen |
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| Made me feel happy (owls do); and silly |
The 3rd one here is a picture I took of a piece called "Turtle Time"
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| Turtle Time |
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| Love-y |
The 4th one here is a picture I took of a piece called "Future Dreaming"
The next photo is one my husband to of me "performing" how the art piece made me feel. :o)  |
| Future Dreaming |
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| Remember to dream ... child like dreams |
My main piece:
"To Live" by Eric Holdener
I am still looking for information on the artist, I even email him on facebook to see if I can find more information.
Artist:
Eric Holdener
When made:
Unknown
Commissioned:
Unknown
Dedicated:
1999 Sculpture dedicated by the American Ex-Prisoners of War, Christmastown Chapter
Who paid for it:
Unknown
Who chose it:
Unknown
Who is the audience?
All Americans, specifically those with access on base.
How did the artist perform?
I feel the artist was not shy about the cruelty of war & the circular movement of the 3 pieces (symbolizing one man's journey) can show the decay of a soldier or the hope and perseverance.
The artist said:
Prisoners of War Memorial - Dedicated 1999 at McChord Air Force Base's Memorial Grove
Tacoma, WA , represents the physical and mental hardship which was endured by soldiers in World War II and Vietnam. But I hoped to represent also the determination of the soldiers to survive and their reliance on each other to never give in to despair”. Eric Holdener.
Tacoma, WA , represents the physical and mental hardship which was endured by soldiers in World War II and Vietnam. But I hoped to represent also the determination of the soldiers to survive and their reliance on each other to never give in to despair”. Eric Holdener.
What is the performance between the piece & the audience?
For me, I feel memorials are meant for the viewer to pause & take note. For this POW piece it also bluntly has them take notice & possibly to take a moment to remember the price that has been paid for their freedom.
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