One of the very first works to be installed publicly for ArtPrize 2009, Jelly Bean stands out clearly on the corner of Cherry Street and College Ave. While I was a bit under-whelmed at first while driving by in the car, having biked over to photograph Jelly Bean, it’s starting to grow on me. I really like the way the sense of movement changes as you walk around and view it from different perspectives. If you haven’t yet, make sure you get out of the car for this one!
The Artist is John Clement, here is the Description and Work Statement form the ArtPrize Artist Profile:
Description of work: Large scale work for public or private installation. Fabricated from 8″ steel pipe and 1 ” steel plate. Painted a bright purple.
Work statement: Jelly Bean is the first work in a series of at least 8 pieces that will focus on the surface and color the work as much as the form and gesture. The series will utilize the colors of candies, and the sculptures will be named accordingly. The upcoming works (Mike and Ike, Hubba Bubba, Good and Plenty and Penny Candy) will be displayed in in NYC, Houston TX and Palm Springs CA through the spring of 2010. Jelly Bean will remain on display at the Castle until the Spring of 2010. My great thanks to the ArtPrize organizers as well as Dr Juli Wemmer for allowing me the opportunity to bring Jelly bean to Grand Rapids!
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