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Friday, 12 March 2010

Painted Poles

Painted Poles

Another display of Melbourne's beautiful public art.
Standing outside the State Library of Victoria in Swanston Street, these elaborately painted metal poles are the work of Jennifer McCarthy and were painted in 1992. Her work involves three poles painted in a colourful, highly decorative style. This work is not considered permanent. The City of Melbourne commissioned this work as part of the Swanston Street Walk Public Art Project.


You can see one of Melbourne's trams in the background. A city with trees in almost every street.

Today's Quote: I'm painting an idea not an ideal. Basically I'm trying to paint a structured painting full of controlled, and therefore potent, emotion - Euan Uglow
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4 comments:

  1. brattcat12 March 2010 at 00:52

    the emotion you capture here is the joy that comes from creative expression. these poles bring color and energy to the street and ask us to stop a moment and look at our surroundings. well done, bfg. hope you're having a terrific holiday.

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  2. Lois12 March 2010 at 04:50

    She really did a fantastic job painting these poles! They are beautiful.

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  3. Lowell12 March 2010 at 08:13

    I like! A lot! Sure does brighten up the city!

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  4. Jim12 March 2010 at 14:32

    Really beautifully done.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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