January 10, 2007

Eagle lands, swallows Needle

Not true! Sure, Alexander Calder's 39-foot painted steel Eagle is going to be Seattle's next icon, but from this angle it looks kind of like a puppy getting ready to nip at its master's trousers. Rivalry of middle-aged artworks: Eagle is 35, Needle's pushing 50.

Eagle devours Needle.JPG Eagle w Needle.JPG

Seattle Art Museum's Olympic Sculpture Park opens to the public Jan. 20th.

Posted by Ronald Holden at January 10, 2007 1:39 PM

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Comments

Don't overlook "Flamingo" in Chicago, another oversized "hunk" circa 1973

Posted by: Dave L at January 13, 2007 1:35 AM

The puppy comment had me in stitches - so true!

Posted by: Jess at January 11, 2007 9:24 PM

Robert,

I call Grand Rapids home, albeit the burb of Byron Center.

Ron was in G.R. this past spring for a little birhtday celebration (note to editor; we never did see a Cornichon piece about that) and took Ron to Meijer Gardens as well as quick tour of downtown. He enjoyed dinner at 1913.

David

Posted by: David at January 11, 2007 9:42 AM

David - I use to live in GR and we had nice festivals under the Calder. It was a part of our city logo, as well. I have fond memories of it.

The Pi is in Redmond by the Sammammish River trail, about a mile north of Marymoor park following the trail.

Posted by: Robert at January 10, 2007 8:48 PM

Hey, speaking of sculptures downtown, do you know what happen to the Pi sign down on Harbor Steps? Did they move it to the SAM park?

Posted by: peabody at January 10, 2007 8:18 PM

Seattle's Calder resembles an eagle as much as Grand Rapids' "La Grande Vitesse" resembles a river's rapids, regardless of the "grande"-ness of La Vitesse. However, Seattle's sculpture does mimic a prehistoric bird of meat-loving prey. Ah, the sense of perspective, design, color and interpretation. Be proud of your Calder. It will always be true to you.

Question: Why does Calder coat his open-air sculpture in orange-ish/red while his other medium are vibrant with primary colors?

Here's a cut 'n paste to La Grande Vitesse...
http://www.nea.gov/about/40th/grandrapids.html

David


Posted by: Morgy at January 10, 2007 6:42 PM