Images of the Tillie Fowler Tree

Started by avonjax, May 05, 2009, 10:26:38 AM

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avonjax

May 05, 2009, 10:26:38 AM
I shot these Sunday night and wanted to share.
Hope you enjoy them
Avonjax













BridgeTroll

#1
May 05, 2009, 10:45:57 AM
Thanks... I keep forgetting to visit at night... :)
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

Lunican

#2
May 05, 2009, 10:48:14 AM
Nice shots.

Deuce

#3
May 05, 2009, 11:36:14 AM
Great public art! Nice to see JAX take a step forward every once in a while, even if it's a baby step.

Springfielder

#4
May 05, 2009, 11:55:55 AM
thanks for sharing those photos, it's a nice addition

Jason

#5
May 05, 2009, 04:28:00 PM
Nice shots!!

brainstormer

#6
May 05, 2009, 07:45:38 PM
Very artistic pictures!  I love how the neon compliments the other lit bridges and buildings along the river.  I sometimes forget how beautiful Jacksonville can be.  Too bad we can't take the neon idea and run with it.  "Jacksonville, Where Neon Meets the River"

I just think it is sad that the Fowler art piece isn't complimented by anything else in the area.  Unless you are walking along the riverwalk at night, there isn't any reason to visit that area unless you go just to see the memorial.  I wish the Brooklyn park project hadn't collapsed.  It would have brought people to the area other than the 9-5 commuters.

heights unknown

#7
May 05, 2009, 10:23:38 PM
It's pretty, I love it, but what the hell is it? (I should use my imagination or what?)...and don't tell me it's a tree.

Heights Unknown
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BridgeTroll

#8
May 06, 2009, 06:52:16 AM
It is a tree... an oak to be specific.
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

Keith-N-Jax

#9
May 06, 2009, 08:26:37 AM
I like it. Its really unlike Jacksonville to do something like this, more Miami or Atlanta.

BridgeTroll

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May 06, 2009, 08:38:54 AM Last Edit: May 06, 2009, 08:41:12 AM by BridgeTroll
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

Jason

#11
May 06, 2009, 10:23:11 AM
Quote"Jacksonville, Where Neon Meets the River"


Get the gambling ban repealed and throw a couple casinos downtown and that will be a reality!   ;D

stjr

#12
May 27, 2009, 10:14:33 PM


Quote from: heights unknown on May 05, 2009, 10:23:38 PM
It's pretty, I love it, but what the hell is it? (I should use my imagination or what?)...and don't tell me it's a tree.

Heights Unknown

Not to be disrespectful to the honoree, but my guess is it may be a brain of some sort!




Note the startling similarities of the shapes.  Also, see my earlier comparison made on another MJ thread:

Quote from: stjr on April 08, 2009, 12:26:55 PM[at http://www.metrojacksonville.com/forum/index.php/topic,4756.0.html#quickreply]

Quote from: thelakelander on April 08, 2009, 09:51:14 AM


for more information and renderings: http://artisntrocketscience.blogspot.com/2009/03/mighty-oak-for-steel-magnolia.html

I have to say this sculpture looks to me like the human brain  :D , not an oak tree per the artist.  

Hey!  Whatever happened to just plain ol' COMMON SENSE!!

CrysG

#13
May 27, 2009, 10:28:26 PM
It reminds me of the light glow sticks you give kids...I think it's cute...

reednavy

#14
May 28, 2009, 12:58:57 AM
OMG, that had to be their inspiration.
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