Comments on: MLK Statute Controversy http://enableate.com/steve/2008/1153 make it happen Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:50:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Trampage http://enableate.com/steve/2008/1153#comment-14166 Trampage Wed, 14 May 2008 23:32:10 +0000 http://enableate.com/steve/2008/1153#comment-14166 Who is MKL? I liked the statue by does it have to have a man standing in a raincoat. It would be better wo him in it. Who is MKL? I liked the statue by does it have to have a man standing in a raincoat. It would be better wo him in it.

]]> By: Jessica http://enableate.com/steve/2008/1153#comment-14162 Jessica Wed, 14 May 2008 15:21:55 +0000 http://enableate.com/steve/2008/1153#comment-14162 I rather agree with them. The combination of the crossed arms and the defiant expression makes him look like hes almost scowling. However, I do like the idea of him organically coming out of the rock and the addition of the pen in his hand. The Jefferson and Lincoln memorials definitely have a different vibe to them - one more of intense thought and confidence than the defiant almost confrontational feel I get here. It could be worse, the original artist of the Jefferson memorial died of stomach cancer while waiting for the government to approve his plans. Theres nothing wrong with asking for a second draft on a national monument. Personally, Id rather them get it right the first time. I have some experience with failed statues at UVA: http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/14440 http://www.wiki.cn/wiki/Image:IcarusStatue.jpg Worst statue ever. I rather agree with them. The combination of the crossed arms and the defiant expression makes him look like hes almost scowling. However, I do like the idea of him organically coming out of the rock and the addition of the pen in his hand.
The Jefferson and Lincoln memorials definitely have a different vibe to them - one more of intense thought and confidence than the defiant almost confrontational feel I get here.
It could be worse, the original artist of the Jefferson memorial died of stomach cancer while waiting for the government to approve his plans.
Theres nothing wrong with asking for a second draft on a national monument. Personally, Id rather them get it right the first time. I have some experience with failed statues at UVA:
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/14440
http://www.wiki.cn/wiki/Image:IcarusStatue.jpg
Worst statue ever.

]]> By: Mitch http://enableate.com/steve/2008/1153#comment-14158 Mitch Wed, 14 May 2008 04:58:26 +0000 http://enableate.com/steve/2008/1153#comment-14158 I don't know, it's got the great man coming out of the rocks, as if in accord with the very earth, I don't see the new-man communists liking that metaphor. I think I like it, but his body language should be softened, though the intense look on King's face should remain. And, of course it's sticky with commie associations, the artist they picked is a Chinese propagandist! I don’t know, it’s got the great man coming out of the rocks, as if in accord with the very earth, I don’t see the new-man communists liking that metaphor. I think I like it, but his body language should be softened, though the intense look on King’s face should remain.

And, of course it’s sticky with commie associations, the artist they picked is a Chinese propagandist!

]]> By: Diatribe http://enableate.com/steve/2008/1153#comment-14157 Diatribe Wed, 14 May 2008 00:58:11 +0000 http://enableate.com/steve/2008/1153#comment-14157 Just looking at it - kind of has a Lenin vibe. Just looking at it - kind of has a Lenin vibe.

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