"Her Secret is Patience" - New art piece / public park in Phoenix - Page 2

HX_Guy · #21 Posted **Apr 19, 2009, 3:56 PM**

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A true destination point in the heart of DT, maybe now we'll start hearing "Meet me at the Park."??

It's funny how the "heart of downtown" has sort of moved with this project. Downtown used to sort of end at Van Buren going north...now with the park and all the other ASU stuff, it goes to the Westward Ho building.

The parking lots around the park are prime locations for some residential buildings, especially directly north. What a great location that would be for an apartment building.

ChiDowntowner · #22 Posted **Apr 19, 2009, 5:14 PM**

Quite beautiful. Is the art work permanent? I really like it, but I don't see how it will survive the first haboob/monsoon.

Adore1000 · #23 Posted **Apr 19, 2009, 5:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by HX_Guy

It's funny how the "heart of downtown" has sort of moved with this project. Downtown used to sort of end at Van Buren going north...now with the park and all the other ASU stuff, it goes to the Westward Ho building.

The parking lots around the park are prime locations for some residential buildings, especially directly north. What a great location that would be for an apartment building.

Yeah, I think this is a real critical move for the city as it has expanded its limits of downtown. I think it is also a convenient location to the more residential neighborhoods to the north while still being close enough to the existing businesses. It is also right by a light rail stop so it is easily accessible.

When Central Park in New York was built there wasn't really anything north of it. This park will not be Central Park, but I hope it can have the same meaning to Phoenix. Only time will tell though.

HX_Guy · #24 Posted **Apr 19, 2009, 7:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by ChiDowntowner

Quite beautiful. Is the art work permanent? I really like it, but I don't see how it will survive the first haboob/monsoon.

Yes, it is permanent.

We will have to see how it withstands the monsoon seasons. I have no doubts about the supports or the rings themselves, but the netting? I'm sure there are engineers out there that didn't overlook the problem.

Adore1000 · #25 Posted **Apr 19, 2009, 7:23 PM**

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Yes, it is permanent.

We will have to see how it withstands the monsoon seasons. I have no doubts about the supports or the rings themselves, but the netting? I'm sure there are engineers out there that didn't overlook the problem.

The city understands that the netting will need to be replaced over time and plans on doing so. The structure was the big investment and it will be exciting in the future with new nets. The cost of the net is a fraction of the total cost so replacing it isn't that big a deal like some people suggest. I highly doubt the city will just let it go to waste and all large scale works of art need to be maintained.

There's going to be a forum on the engineering of the structure and net sometime in the future. This is not just a simple net and I'm curious to hear about how this thing is really engineered.

Sonoran_Dweller · #26 Posted **Apr 19, 2009, 8:50 PM**

I remember hearing that the net will be replaced every 5 to 10 years, depending on how much wear and tear it has.

Rocket1964 · #27 Posted **Apr 20, 2009, 4:46 AM**

So, that giant butterfly net actually attracts people huh? People are strange.
I like Phoenix though and your photography.

FrancoRey · #28 Posted **Apr 21, 2009, 4:02 AM**

I approve. Love the giant neon tornado.

HooverDam · #29 Posted **Apr 21, 2009, 8:39 AM**

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So, that giant butterfly net actually attracts people huh? People are strange.
I like Phoenix though and your photography.

Well I already know of 4 people who otherwise rarely visit downtown who have taken a drive to see it. Its not really surprising though, the Bean in Chicago also attracts a lot of people. Big, bold, unique public art installations aren't exactly on every corner (especially in Phx sadly), so its a curiosity at the very least.

Rocket1964 · #30 Posted **Apr 21, 2009, 12:49 PM**

I'd probably make the special trip to see it too but I just don't know why. LOL.
Anything that gets people downtown or anywhere is a good thing.

IconRPCV · #31 Posted **Jul 21, 2009, 10:51 PM**

What a great space and awesome work of art. Good job Phoenix!

ChiDowntowner · #32 Posted **Jul 21, 2009, 11:16 PM**

Any reports on how it withstood the recent storms you guys had?

PHX31 · #33 Posted **Jul 21, 2009, 11:28 PM**

/\No reports... I'll assume that nothing happened to it. Although the recent storms weren't nearly as severe as they can be sometimes.

Wooster · #34 Posted **Jul 21, 2009, 11:49 PM**

Absolutely love it! Good on Phoenix!

johnbriner · #35 Posted **Apr 12, 2011, 7:15 AM**

Wow! That's an impressive installation. I'm pretty sure that this will attract the attention of passers-by and will increase the number of people visiting Downtown Phoenix. Hope me and my wife can go there one of these days to see this wonderful installation. Thanks for sharing these pics.

acatalanb · #36 Posted **Apr 12, 2011, 7:56 AM**

That is one beautiful piece of artwork! Never seen like it. So unique. Haven't been in Phx in years ... should visit that area someday. ASU's Walter Cronkite building isn't bad either.

Maybe Phx should add more of that 'Jellyfish' within close proximity and 'floating' much higher ... that would make a good photo from a distance.

johnbriner · #37 Posted **Jun 16, 2011, 7:38 AM**

WOW! That's superb! Very nice piece! It must be one of the center of attraction to that place! What was that made of? I'm getting really curious right now. Thanks for sharing!

delts145 · #38 Posted **Jun 16, 2011, 1:01 PM**

Very nice! I especially love the Jelly Fish. I would really like to see that artist create a similar piece in downtown Salt Lake. It fills so many interesting, artistic niches.