The 70th anniversary of the Weatherspoon Art Museum has inspired us to share more art today. This ceramic car is part of a collection of vehicles across the ages found on the Green Street Parking Deck in downtown Greensboro. The project was commissioned by the Cemala Foundation and executed by Burnsville artist Ron Fondaw. Cemala was founded in 1986 by Martha and Ceasar Cone II. The Cone family has maintained a commitment to supporting the arts in Greensboro for more than a century. The artist of the above project, Ron Fondaw, originally from Kentucky, has developed an international reputation for curating, home designing and creating visual arts, the latter of which includes over fifty public art projects.
As you walk around the Greene Street Parking Deck, you see: a steam locomotive, a trolley, a tractor trailer, cars, and a HondaJet. The timeline of glazed, ceramic vehicles emphasizes the interface between the evolution of modes of transportation and the growth of Greensboro. If you are local, you will notice the large, colorful, lighted wheels on the side of the garage. They are part of the same installation. We'll try to bring you more photos from this parking deck. Given the length of the deck and the fact that it is six levels tall, it is virtually impossible to capture in one photo.
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How fun, I love art in public areas,sans gallery , for all to enjoy at a random moment.
Posted by: Janis | Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 11:38 AM