On public art
Today, more readers comment on a colourful wall dividing opinions, and challenging artworks.
Commenting on the story: Glenelg seafront residents petition to remove ‘too bright’ mural
People come to the beach to watch the sea in peace, not to be distracted by such a bold and colourful display.
Pity the poor people in the expensive homes opposite having their view forever destroyed. – Bev Sellmann
Why do you need a domineering mural saying “Hey, look at me” when you’ve got the beautiful sea! – Alec Townsend
I’m also a local and love the mural. It certainly brings life and colour to an otherwise mono-coloured grey wall.
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Also, the illustration and details of the indigenous plants to the area is wonderful – we have lost so much. – Ron Shanks
As someone who walks along the beach in this area regularly I am disappointed that adding some colour to the otherwise drab environment is seen as being negative.
All along the coastal esplanade we have a proliferation of new dreary grey and beige buildings, with little architectural quality. It is one of the most boring coastal environments anywhere, compared with some of the colourful seaside places in other countries.
How did we get conned that bland ‘greige’ was fashionable? More colour is needed and the mural is a welcome benefit. – Andrew Tidswell
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Probably prefer concrete. The mural brightens up the place. – Mike Barnhurst
This story is a wind-up, right? As if anybody would really prefer 100m of bare concrete wall to 100m of brightly painted wall that has no physical impact on anybody’s view of the sea.
Must say, I thought work on the mural had been paused, because only a handful of native plants had been included. However it seems it’s the finished product. Which is still a whole lot more convincing than the bare concrete.
And how could anyone really find the mural colours too bright, when reflections from the water are even brighter? – Peter Backhouse
I cannot restrain myself. These few residents have obviously never painted the town red. What an inordinate fuss. Anything truly newsworthy, InDaily? Yes, I subscribe. – Geoffrey Aitken
Commenting on the opinion piece: Who’s afraid of modern art? Maybe it’s just the adults
In the days following said ‘outrage’ on account of the ‘sexual imagery’ represented by the sculptures, I happened to walk through the very room in the Art Gallery of SA and was able to observe the response of a young child, around 4 years of age.
She did not appear at all fazed by the subject sculptures; indeed what was making her cling to her carer’s skirts was the enormous horse-esque ‘We Are All Flesh’ suspended from the ceiling.
Perhaps AGSA could establish a consultative committee to ensure no one is challenged, afraid, outraged or shocked by modern art, with a rating system, like they do for movies, to ensure parents can control the environment. Jesting aside, what a desperate call for relevance and attention. – Sid Eyres-White
