A few days ago, one of our guest columnists offered his opinion of a new public art installation planned as part of a big redevelopment project in Midtown.
According to Dale Denwalt’s story in The Oklahoman, The illuminated pop art statue, named “Light and Airy,” will appear as an oversized piece of layer cake with a dash of whipped cream (or a fluffy cloud) on top. It will be translucent with bright blue and red colors.
With nearby restaurants, bakeries and bars, developers said the art piece is meant to be “a representation of the hospitality OKC prides itself in and a nod to the joy that comes when hardworking individuals come together at the dining table, bar, or counter.”
This rendering of a sculpture planned for installation in the 10th Street and Walker Avenue roundabout is titled “Light and Airy.”
They said the sculpture is intended to be “a piece of fun pop art meant to raise eyebrows and hopefully instigate smiles.”
However, our guest columnist F. Cooper Adamo, a University of Oklahoma grad and aerospace engineer, might not have been smiling when he used terms like “puerile quirkiness” “infantilizing color” and “eyesore,” to describe the new neighborhood landmark.
Well, as artist Andy Warhol once said, ” … Just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad.”
This image is an artist’s rendering of a new statue being placed at the 10th Street and Walker Avenue roundabout. “Light and Airy” is an illuminated 10-foot-tall sculpture made of steel and acrylic.
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This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Midtown redevelopment plans a cake statue. Is it tasteful? | Opinion
