Monday, November 14, 2011

Mixed Media

This is the atrium for a gallery next to Theater Works.  An art gallery . . . a sinewy curving sculpture-bench . . . posters for past Theater Works productions . . . and the armed services recruiting offices!

P.J. works in the building and demonstrates that the bench is intended for sitting. 

In yesterday's comments, VP and Lynette filled in the blanks by identifying the art that I didn't.  You are both amazing!
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22 comments:

  1. SharonNovember 14, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    That is a very unusual bench. It makes me think of a dinosaur skeleton.

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  2. HalcyonNovember 14, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    A very interesting bench. I thought the 'soldier' looked a little out of place in the first shot. Glad you explained. I thought maybe he was part ofthe art.

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  3. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comNovember 14, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Very artistic bench. I guess the arts and armed forces do mix. Armed Services Recruiting Station in downtown Phoenix shares the same building as the Phoenix Symphony.

    The poster in the background is for the play "The Exonerated." That is a penetrating, thought-provoking play. All Texans, especially, should see it.

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  4. MalyssNovember 14, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Being a benches collector, I find this one very unic and unusual!I'm with Sharon about the idea of a skeletton.Very strange to see a soldier in such a place..

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  5. MoNovember 14, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    My reaction is the same as Sharon's. Looks like a dinosaur

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  6. Sylvia KNovember 14, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I, too, think the bench looks like a dinosaur! Be careful where you sit! Great shot of a lovely young lady! Another great tour, Jack! Hope your week is off to a good start! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  7. UnknownNovember 14, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    So many contrasting subjects on the top shot. Great composition. The bench is just amazing!

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  8. Cezar and LéiaNovember 14, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I'm always enchanted by benches, this one has so different concept!
    Thanks for this awesome post!
    Léia

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  9. jooNovember 14, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    I love the bench. By the way, art gallery and armed officer make interesting combination:)

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  10. VPNovember 14, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I like P.J. much more than the art-bench...

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  11. RedPatNovember 14, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I'm with Sharon - looks like dinosaur bones!

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  12. cieldequimperNovember 14, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    That army bloke makes the photo! He's so incredibly out of place somehow. Rather like the French army surveillance everywhere in Paris since 9/11...

    Lol@ VP... Wonder if this rather extraordinary bench will be appearing on ABoB...

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  13. DianneNovember 14, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Very clever artistic design - but would it be comfortable to sit on ??
    I love that art-decor light shade in the top pic Jack - I want one just like that!

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  14. jennyfrecklesNovember 14, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    It was the soldier I noticed! I wondered if I hadn't caught up on the news yet... army take-over Hartford.

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  15. VirginiaNovember 14, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    OK, first the bench. I think PJ is getting eaten alive by the JAWS!!!! Next, I love the composition with the soldier peering in the gallery. Bravo for both J.
    V

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  16. MichelleNovember 14, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    That would totally match my decor.

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  17. RandyNovember 14, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Great looking bench.

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  18. Bob CroweNovember 14, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    The military recruiters are actually next to the theater's art gallery? Or is that another piece of strange art?

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  19. JanetNovember 14, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Best Use of Variety in a Daily Photo!

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  20. KarlNovember 15, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    I agree with Sharon and VP ;))

    Interesting and beautiful shots Jack!

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  21. LowellNovember 15, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    I thought that bench was some kind of sculpture...hmmm...I guess it is - a sculpture of a bench. You were fortunate to have it filled up so very nicely by one PJ.

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  22. Regina KNovember 15, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Good to catch up with your recent posts. Your photos are all just fabulous, I like your miscellaneous day.

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