Comments on: West Seattle artwork you won’t see unless you’re at sea http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/west-seattle-artwork-you-wont-see-unless-youre-at-sea West Seattle news, information, and discussion, updated multiple times daily, 24/7/365 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:12:52 +0200 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Robin Adams http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/west-seattle-artwork-you-wont-see-unless-youre-at-sea#comment-965450 Robin Adams Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:52:51 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=140098#comment-965450 I live close to this site and walked down. yes I got there by land that is because I know the back ways that probably are not too proper. Put some pictures up on my blog & a short video. Plus added some info on the Bullitts. They lived close to here for years and the house is still there today. http://wp.me/p1d1cX-yw I live close to this site and walked down. yes I got there by land that is because I know the back ways that probably are not too proper.

Put some pictures up on my blog & a short video. Plus added some info on the Bullitts. They lived close to here for years and the house is still there today.

http://wp.me/p1d1cX-yw

]]> By: elizabeth http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/west-seattle-artwork-you-wont-see-unless-youre-at-sea#comment-964684 elizabeth Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:10:14 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=140098#comment-964684 Illusion Dweller is also the name of a rock climbing route in Joshua Tree National Park which Stim climbed. We got to know him a bit at the Vertical World climbing gym, where he was still climbing at age 90 or so. He was a true gentleman and was very proud to have been on that list of Nixon's. He also helped to secure the Index Town Walls as a climbing area. Great person. Illusion Dweller is also the name of a rock climbing route in Joshua Tree National Park which Stim climbed. We got to know him a bit at the Vertical World climbing gym, where he was still climbing at age 90 or so. He was a true gentleman and was very proud to have been on that list of Nixon’s.
He also helped to secure the Index Town Walls as a climbing area. Great person.

]]> By: soupcha http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/west-seattle-artwork-you-wont-see-unless-youre-at-sea#comment-964580 soupcha Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:11:50 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=140098#comment-964580 Nice...goes with the curves of the sea...very Zen Nice…goes with the curves of the sea…very Zen

]]> By: WSB http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/west-seattle-artwork-you-wont-see-unless-youre-at-sea#comment-964542 WSB Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:39:06 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=140098#comment-964542 From Parks when I corresponded with them again about this before publishing: "There were no costs to the City - the Seattle Parks Foundation paid for the permit and the artist oversaw the installation." AND the artwork itself was commissioned (aka paid for) by the Bullitt family. From Parks when I corresponded with them again about this before publishing: “There were no costs to the City – the Seattle Parks Foundation paid for the permit and the artist oversaw the installation.” AND the artwork itself was commissioned (aka paid for) by the Bullitt family.

]]> By: wetone http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/west-seattle-artwork-you-wont-see-unless-youre-at-sea#comment-964540 wetone Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:36:38 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=140098#comment-964540 Just curious WSB, do you know when they say fully funded does that mean the art work itself or does that include all cost associated, such as Seattle parks involvement as in planing, permits, labor, ground work, access, equipment ? As when you look up permits for these type of projects they are pulled by Seattle Parks . Just curious when the term (fully funded) is used what that really means. Thanks Just curious WSB, do you know when they say fully funded does that mean the art work itself or does that include all cost associated, such as Seattle parks involvement as in planing, permits, labor, ground work, access, equipment ? As when you look up permits for these type of projects they are pulled by Seattle Parks . Just curious when the term (fully funded) is used what that really means. Thanks

]]> By: shed22 http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/west-seattle-artwork-you-wont-see-unless-youre-at-sea#comment-964406 shed22 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:56:29 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=140098#comment-964406 Art wins for Laura! It can be inspirational. Art wins for Laura! It can be inspirational.

]]> By: Ken http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/west-seattle-artwork-you-wont-see-unless-youre-at-sea#comment-964402 Ken Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:33:16 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=140098#comment-964402 Stimson Bullitt was a good human being and a hardcore Democrat. I only got to talk to him a few times before his death in 2009. He lived in WS. He was on Nixon's "enemies list" From wilipedia: <blockquote>In 1966, Stimson Bullitt himself made the only televised appearance of his career when he delivered an impassioned and controversial editorial against the Vietnam War, long before the American public as a whole began to turn against the conflict's prosecution. </blockquote> his obit: http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2009088473_webbullitt20m.html Stimson Bullitt was a good human being and a hardcore Democrat. I only got to talk to him a few times before his death in 2009. He lived in WS.

He was on Nixon’s “enemies list”

From wilipedia:

In 1966, Stimson Bullitt himself made the only televised appearance of his career when he delivered an impassioned and controversial editorial against the Vietnam War, long before the American public as a whole began to turn against the conflict’s prosecution.

his obit:
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2009088473_webbullitt20m.html

]]> By: DiverLaura http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/west-seattle-artwork-you-wont-see-unless-youre-at-sea#comment-964400 DiverLaura Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:28:25 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=140098#comment-964400 I think it is beautiful that is has to be seen "from the sea". To me that reinforces the connection we have. Imagine Puget Sound 200 years ago, when the only way people got to many of the beautiful beaches was by canoe (thinking of ones at the base of steep unstable bluffs, or the igneous basalt at the base of cliffs out in the straits that harbor amazing tide pools...) What this sculpture means to me is that we actually have to be present to win. We have to be out there, on the water, connecting with our environment to get the prize. Maybe wanting to see this bit of art will be the kick in the seat for someone waffling on the fence about trying out kayaking or stand up paddle boarding... Maybe they find a new lifelong love in and on the water where one did not exist before.. Maybe due to that love they find it is now something they want to protect... I remember seeing Stimson at the indoor rock climbing gym, and being impressed by him just being an older gentleman and hittin' it hard on the vertical. Then as I learned more about his love of nature and the environment, that being a bit impressed turned into a deep and profound respect... Maybe we should have a series of art installments in similar places an art trail visible only by boat/kayak/paddleboard/etc... "People Protect what they love" ---Cousteau I think it is beautiful that is has to be seen “from the sea”. To me that reinforces the connection we have. Imagine Puget Sound 200 years ago, when the only way people got to many of the beautiful beaches was by canoe (thinking of ones at the base of steep unstable bluffs, or the igneous basalt at the base of cliffs out in the straits that harbor amazing tide pools…)

What this sculpture means to me is that we actually have to be present to win. We have to be out there, on the water, connecting with our environment to get the prize. Maybe wanting to see this bit of art will be the kick in the seat for someone waffling on the fence about trying out kayaking or stand up paddle boarding… Maybe they find a new lifelong love in and on the water where one did not exist before.. Maybe due to that love they find it is now something they want to protect…

I remember seeing Stimson at the indoor rock climbing gym, and being impressed by him just being an older gentleman and hittin’ it hard on the vertical. Then as I learned more about his love of nature and the environment, that being a bit impressed turned into a deep and profound respect…

Maybe we should have a series of art installments in similar places an art trail visible only by boat/kayak/paddleboard/etc…

“People Protect what they love” —Cousteau

]]> By: WSB http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/west-seattle-artwork-you-wont-see-unless-youre-at-sea#comment-964390 WSB Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:43:16 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=140098#comment-964390 It's the Parks Dept.'s photo - not quite sure about the circumstances. But I have *just* added two photos taken by someone who saw it during a kayaking trip. - TR It’s the Parks Dept.’s photo – not quite sure about the circumstances. But I have *just* added two photos taken by someone who saw it during a kayaking trip. – TR

]]> By: shed22 http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/west-seattle-artwork-you-wont-see-unless-youre-at-sea#comment-964388 shed22 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:41:30 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=140098#comment-964388 Great sculpture. (Looks like the photo was taken from land, no?) Many years ago, when I first moved here, a longtime West Seattle friend told me there had been plans to install a mermaid sculpture in the waters off of beach drive. Always thought that a great idea. My friend lived in a fantasy world so I am not sure the veracity of the story. Always thought it a cool idea. Great sculpture. (Looks like the photo was taken from land, no?)

Many years ago, when I first moved here, a longtime West Seattle friend told me there had been plans to install a mermaid sculpture in the waters off of beach drive. Always thought that a great idea.

My friend lived in a fantasy world so I am not sure the veracity of the story. Always thought it a cool idea.

]]> By: WSB http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/west-seattle-artwork-you-wont-see-unless-youre-at-sea#comment-964362 WSB Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:04:57 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=140098#comment-964362 I've talked with Parks about this a couple times - it originally hit the radar as a land-use permit application (fully funded by the Seattle Parks Foundation, I am told, NOT public money) some months back but I didn't find out enough about it to report till now - my understanding is that someday they hope to come up with a way to access by land. I’ve talked with Parks about this a couple times – it originally hit the radar as a land-use permit application (fully funded by the Seattle Parks Foundation, I am told, NOT public money) some months back but I didn’t find out enough about it to report till now – my understanding is that someday they hope to come up with a way to access by land.

]]> By: JayDee http://westseattleblog.com/2013/02/west-seattle-artwork-you-wont-see-unless-youre-at-sea#comment-964343 JayDee Thu, 07 Feb 2013 02:59:34 +0000 http://westseattleblog.com/?p=140098#comment-964343 cool sculpture. Too bad you need to see from the sea. cool sculpture. Too bad you need to see from the sea.

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