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Directions: As a team find three works of Public Art (not graffiti) and three pieces architecture in Georgia that are interesting (not from the internet). What is the location of each? Do these pieces fit into the neighborhood/society? Why is the art there? Present the Team thoughts.
Beth’s Architecture Blurb:
"The Powell House: A True Southern Mansion"
"The Powell House was built in 1928. It was the home of Dr. B.C. Powell and his wife. Dr. Powell was a local business man and Villa Rica’s first doctor. Dr. Powell owned the local pharmacy and an ice company. The Powell House is located at 318 Westview Drive Villa Rica, Georgia. It’s surrounded by 3 wooded acres. This house fits perfectly into the old historic part of Villa Rica. This house is now used as a special event facility for weddings and private parties."
Amanda's Public Art Blurb:
"Horizontal Pendulum Form with Tail"
"It will be 20 years next Monday that Bruce Bobwick's stainless steel Kinetic sculpture has been a fixture in Carrollton. It was erected on the front lawn of the Old Junior High, now known as the Dr. Tracy P. Stallings Community Center at 118 South White Street. When it was first installed, it did receive a lot of strange looks; I can remember the older population muttering to themselves about 'hippie art'... twenty years later and Carrollton has broaden its mind.. There are now free standing sculptures located all over with even Graffiti taking a center stage. Now, it definitely fits into the vibe of the neighborhood, but back then, it was basically shunned. As to why it is there in the first place, it's because it was donated by the artist himself. He wanted to give back to the community."
Jenny's Architecture Blurb:
"Old Carrollton City Fire Department"
"I chose a building located on City Hall Avenue in Carrollton. This building currently belongs to Southwire. It was the Carrollton City Fire Department when I grew up in Carrollton as a child. The exterior architecture of this building still holds beauty accepted in even today's modern times. The interior has been renovated into several offices and small cubicles. Originally, the Fire Dept had a slide pole from the upstairs to the bottom floor for easy access into the fire trucks parked in the garage. I have not entered this building as an adult so it would be interesting to know if the pole remains. As a child I can remember several field trips here with my school so it is nice to see they kept a piece of history on the exterior wall of the front of the building. I have included a photo from the front view and also a photo of the CFD emblem. If you ever get the opportunity to ride by this building please take a look at the side of the building facing Rome Street, it is also interesting. This side is located directly across from Little Hawaiian."
Ashley’s Public Art Blurb:
"Metal Dog and Flower Sculptures"
"For 6 years now, every time I drive by the Cultural Arts Center in Douglasville, I can’t help but look at the metal sculptures on the front lawn. One is of a dog, and made entirely out of scrap metal from appliances and cars. The artist, Doug Makemson who lives just outside of Athens, has had many exhibits at the Center and as such donated a piece that he showed there. The other is a beautiful steel flower arrangement. It was created by Joel Yawn and purchased in 1988 by Elizabeth Bolding, in memory of her husband; she then donated it to the Center. I think they fit into the neighborhood nicely as they are interesting to the eye, and the perfect place for them is at the Cultural Arts Center. "
Jeremy’s Architecture Blurb:
"The Golf Ball House"
"I have called this the 'GOLF BALL' as far back as I can remember. The igloo style house was built in the 1980’s. I felt like the architecture was different and that it might serve a purpose other than the look. The location of this masterpiece is in Douglas County, off of Yeager Road."
Shannon's Public Art Blurb:
"Primary Colors"
"The example of Public Art I chose is located at the Douglas County Courthouse through the month of April. It is an exhibit titled 'Primary Colors' and it contains all kinds of artwork, mixed media pieces, self portraits, pottery, oil pastels... The artwork was done by children in Kindergarten through 5th grade at various schools throughout Douglas County."
