Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Do Our Dogs Appreciate Art, Like We Do? Part II

Well it's August, and you know what that means. An open air Art Gallery in the Brooklyn Bridge Park. We know dogs do not see in color nor do they understand the concept and appreciate art as we do. They come to the park to meet other dogs, fetch balls and take care of business. As dog owners, we look at these pieces of art and imagine what the artist was thinking when they created their works, what inspired them and how do they want spectators to feel when they see what they have created.

This years exhibit, again, is colorful, thought provoking and stimulating for the eye. Without further ado, here are this years contributions. Enjoy!

This is called "We". The top portion resembles jean shorts, legs made out of wood with brown shoes. What you cannot see is that it is a full circle around. In the foreground is the Freedom Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge and a portion of lower Manhattan.

This piece is called "Bread Line". It speaks for itself.

Here we have a large disk propped up sitting underneath the Manhattan Bridge. What you are unable to see are the letters circumventing around. There are letters, "H - C", which is the "Benzene Molecule", which this exhibit is also called from the Periodic Table of Elements, which we all learned in science class.

"Time", this is a sun dial and the paddle like piece faces due north. Not sure if this can actually tell time, but if you stand next to it all day, it may actually work.

"Perpetual Motion", strangely enough, it's a bunch of ping-pong balls attached to one string. The funny thing is, it doesn't move.

This one is called "Muse IV".

And finally, this one is called "Pregnant Queen". As for me, I don't get it, but it's really cool to look at. I think Maisy can crawl through that space.

Hope you enjoyed the newest installments of the open air Art Gallery in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Woof!