Public Art of Charlotte

 Here is some of the public art to appreciate in Charlotte, NC.

My favorite was at The Green. 

This is a park with a literary themes.

The children are climbing all over the book. So fun and unique!

There are plenty of murals.

Sculptures are throughout.

These sentiments are on the steps of the Mint Museum.

This one below resonates with me.

Many of the sculptures are gigantic!

Since we were only here for a day/night I am sure we missed many other pieces of art. There is always next time to find more!

Have a marvelous day/evening (wherever you are on the clock)! ~Val

Street Art

Just a collection of street art since my last public art post.

My favorite is The Goddess of the Sea seen in Myrtle Beach, SC. The effect of the sunshine on it was glorious.

art by Kristen Visbal

The following are seen in the Five Points neighborhood of Columbia, SC.

Village Idiot by McCellan Douglas

The View from Mount Zion by McCellan Douglas

This piece is located on Main Street Columbia. Speaking truth to power is such a mighty and relevant statement.

 Aiken, SC had plenty of street art on buildings and utilities as seen below.

I'm sure Charleston has tons of street art but here are just the ones we saw.

I love the scarf on this little guy!
 

Have a marvelous day/evening (wherever you are on the clock)! ~Val

West Columbia

West Columbia, South Carolina is an area that has been undergoing revitalization in recent years. 

Alley on State by Christine Lufty

One of my favorite things here is this colorful alleyway of street art.

It highlights some of the area's points of interest.

We noticed the zoo and bridge Jim and I know so well from our walks.

The bikes and kayaks we often see on riverwalks.

The main strip has its downtown charm. They have a cute tagline of Real Faces, WeCo Places. WeCo is short for West Columbia.

Surrounding a public parking lot is interactive art.

Some of it acts as seating.

Saluda Rest Stop by Jarod Charzewski

Other pieces make music when you play with them.

Totum Head Drums by Lucas Sams, Justin Vorhis & Michael Krajewski

Glockenspiel by Jarod Charzewski

Since we are in the midst of a pandemic, I thought it wise to refrain from touching any of these.

State of Mind Butterfly by Christine Lufty

Tolerance by Jarod Charzewski

Rocket Queen by Andrew White

Full of Life by Iga Charles

This parking lot area also has a pavilion for the weekly farmer's market.

Public art and fresh flowers have such a way of bringing life to a community.

Have a marvelous day/evening (wherever you are on the clock)! ~Val