This sculpture, known as "Mayo" by Robert Costelloe has been an icon on the corner of Friendly Avenue and Hobbs Road since the days of Burlington Industries. In 2005, when Burlington Industries' building was imploded to make way for the expanded shopping center, the sculpture was placed in front of Fleming's Restaurant where it stands today. Mayo was designed by Costelloe at the North Carolina School of the arts.
Wonder if the name is somehow related to the former business, Mayo Yarns?
The artist must have been very fond of LEGOs :-)
Posted by: RuneE | Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 07:30 AM
It seems a rather strange sculpture.
Posted by: zyzzyz | Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 09:09 AM
I like the sculpture, bright yellow! And I enjoyed the youtube clip of the demolition job, what a spectacle.
Posted by: paul | Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 08:27 PM
Paul: Knowing that people take the time to follow the links makes the effort all worthwhile! The video of the imploding of the Burlington Industries Building is something else! Such brilliant architectural design, such a feat to build. Gone in about 10 seconds!
Jan
GDP
Posted by: Greensboro Daily Photo | Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 10:13 PM