Canadian Art

I've been focusing a lot in my classes lately on public art and its relationship with the community. I have to say though, I wasnt head over heels for some of the works that we looked at, Such as Emanuel Hahn who I find slightly rigid and seemingly trying to recreate classical arts instead of progressing forward. To me, just a bit boring.

There are way more interesting sculptures in Canada then that!

In Vancouver there has been a park that has in it 14 sculptures of Laughing Men, all with unique expressions. Whenever you see them people are hanging off of them or re-enacting the poses or climbing all over them, They get dressed up for holidays and events and are a really well-enjoyed part of the landscape.

My point is that Public art can be just a art of the landscape that nobody ever notices, or they can be interactive and enjoyed and really turn a neighbourhood into a community, even a destination.