The gift shop was not at all impressive, but the blue bear and all of the blue trees outside were super fun. Lawrence argent, denver artist and creator of the big blue. Denver artist patrick marolds skill lies, in part, in his ability to capitalize on space, scale and natural elements to transform seemingly cold, industrial materials into a fresh sensory experience. A look back at our interview with public art giant. A man with a truly creative mind, artist lawrence argent was an associate professor of art at the university of denver during this project. Oct 06, 2017 a sad day for the big blue bear in downtown denver. I do know that everyone reading this loves the blue bear, but i dont. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Vandals hit the big blue bear statue at the colorado convention center saturday night covering it with green paint spilled from the shoulders down the back of the 40 foot high sculpture. Big blue bear i see what you mean central business.
The tour will meander through the city, stopping at some of denver s best parks to view and discuss the art and history of the area with a. Colorado convention center convention center denver. Denvers public art program was established in 1988 as an executive order under mayor federico pena. Blue bear software a part of the active network, inc. In my public art projects i am attempting to somewhat reduce the hierarchical nature of what is assumed to be art. The first lady that we ran into inside was slightly rude, telling us the space was rented and we couldnt even go to the gift shop. Denverarea public art tours are free but filling up fast. With combining argents passion for regional western art with a nonresidents perspective of curiosity, the story of how the colorado convention centers blue bear known as i see what you mean has not only become one of the iconic symbols of the colorado convention center, but also an iconic symbol of the city itself.
Mar 16 events at city venues, large gatherings suspended. Our website policy states that its web pages will comply with wcag 2. Mar 09, 2020 the airports recent marketing imagery features tunnels, the eye of providence a. Apr 29 five points jazz festival announces virtual festival this may, in partnership with rocky mountain public media. Since the blue bear s debut in downtown denver, argents public art projects have only become larger in size.
The colorado sculptor was behind denvers big blue bear. Its easy for anyone, even a new user with lessthansavvy computer skills, to pick up and use. Both lawrence and anne quite liked the result as blue also represents the colorado sky. See how a giant blue bear sculpture is created denver, co, using the deskproto 3d cam software. Argent accepted a teaching position at the university of denver school of art and art history in 1993. Colorado convention centers big blue bear vandalized with. Denver public art manager michael chavez explains how the city grows and maintains its massive art collection by ray mark rinaldi, special to the denver. Civic center park water fountain cleveland and 15th united states. The city of longmont is presently calling for artists to participate in the 20202021 art on the move program. With combining argents passion for regional western art with a nonresidents perspective of curiosity, the story of how the colorado convention centers blue bear known as i see what you mean has not only become one of the iconic symbols of the colorado convention center, but also an. Denver international airport conspiracy theories give the. Big blue bear at colorado convention center, denver, colorado.
City and county of denver, denver convention center expansion public art project, denver, colorado completed. Public art programs in colorado state of colorado art in public places. Actives online school accounting software is custom for your industryit was developed specifically for k12 schools and school districts to help them manage and simplify school activity fund accounting. His works of art around the mile high city, including i see what you mean, the beloved blue bear at the colorado convention center, will continue to be iconic representations of denver and a lovely remembrance of lawrence argent, their creator. Denver public art tours offer a behindthescenes look at more than 80 of the mile high citys finest communal works of art. Theres leap inside the baggage claim area in the sacramento airport.
Everything you ever wanted to know about denver s public art. This year, we invite regional artists from within a 250 mile radius of longmont to consider applying to loan an artwork for display in the city. He created a number of public art works, photographs, and installations, including cojones 1999, library of applause 1994, whispers 2002, and three of his more visible pieces, i see what you mean 2004 at the colorado convention center, leap 2011 at the sacramento international airport, and i am here 2014 in chengdu, china. One game is called big blue s hood slam and features denver s most iconic piece of public art, the big blue bear. Public art is one of the most obvious expressions of a citys culture and creativity and theres no shortage of it in the mile high city. See what you mean, also known as the blue bear, spends his days peering in a window on the colorado convention centers 14th street facade. Elsewhere in denver was pillow talk 2001, a stack of marble. Denver public art tours return for summer 2019 with more offered than ever before all of which are free. Denver s public art program was established in 1988 as an executive order under mayor federico pena. We are very excited to invite people to explore, explains denver public art manager michael chavez.
About denver public art denver s public art program was established in 1988 as an executive order under mayor federico pena. Tickets for the colorado choir performance of songs of love and loss boost your database iq with cq researcher. The colorado convention center is honored to house over 30 of these artworks onsite, including our famous blue bear. Win a mini blue bear statue in a new denver public art. Colloquially known as the big blue bear, the artist has described i see what you mean as a stylized representation of native fauna. His work left an indelible impression on the city and he will be missed. Denver cbs4 one of denvers most recognized pieces of public art the big blue bear at the colorado convention center was given. It is a statue put up in the summer of 2005 by lawrence argent, entitled i see what you mean, though everyone just calls it the big blue bear. The next man told us to go ahead because it was 50 feet away. Its a giant 56foot red rabbit that signifies the feelings and emotions travelers feel when going through an. You may not know the name lawrence argent, but you likely know his work. Best unofficial public art the big blue bear takes a big.
The big blue bear that peers into denver s convention center was created by du professor lawrence argent. As the bear peeks inside the enormous facility at the conventioneers, displacement and wonder pique curiosity and question a greater relationship of art. Lawrence argent is undoubtedly best known in denver for his iconic sculpture, i see what you mean, the blue bear standing 40 feet high and pressing itself up against the colorado convention center, appearing as if its peeking into the glass edifice. It doesnt take long for downtown denver visitors to notice the wide variety of public art on display. May 4, 2017 share your photos with us on facebook and we will pin to this board see more ideas about hanging out, bear and blue. There are 400 pieces in the denver public art collection, and 350 urban arts fund murals. This massive new public art piece at 6th and federal is built. Commonly known as the big blue bear, the work has become an emblem of. The installation was constructed using roughly 250.
Lawrence argent, a sculptor whose monumental, brightly colored works including a 40foot bear of lapis lazuli blue, perched on its hind legs and peering inside the denver convention center. Its one of the most recognizable sights in all of downtown denver. His public artinstalled on dus campus and on sites around the. Lawrence argent, sculptor who brought whimsy into public. The big blue bear at the denver convention center black and. The sculpture is technically called i see what you mean, but most everyone in the mile high city calls it simply the big blue bear. Artist behind denvers blue bear creates massive new sculpture. Walker, the denver post sander lindeke, of silo workshop uses a power washer to clean the blue bear outside the colorado convention center, in denver, co, saturday, september 22, 2012. Denvers big blue bear heres my blog post about this photograph, which is now my mostviewed photo. We are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone. The giant blue bear looking through the windows into the denver convention center appears to be leaning on the glass wall of windows trying to get a peak inside at the events happening in the convention center. By mike tish may 31, 2017 believe it or not, that massive blue bear outside the denver convention center wasnt just installed to be a great background for selfies.
A huge blue bear sits outside the colorado convention center, a giant red chair. Blue bear waste services dumpster rental denver, co 720. We expand opportunities for denverites to experience art in public places. We are excited to not only bring back some of our most popular tours, including our downtown denver and cherry creek trail bicycle tours, but also to introduce a new tour in honor of denver pridefest, said brendan picker, denver public art administrator. Whether its a big blue bear looking into a window, the murals of 16th street mall, or the more historic statues in civic center park, there is public art to please art enthusiasts and nonenthusiasts alike we promise. Access to our website we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone. Blue bear software is now part of active network, which offers bestinclass school software for public k12 schools and school districts. Oct 28, 2019 denver s big blue bear public art installation lao tzu, puplic art in denver by mark di suvero below are a few of the more colossal pieces of public art to be found around downtown denver, which you can explore via walking tour.
Its a steel sculpture, encased in a fiberglass and cement composite, by artist lawrence argent. The parts have been created using a 3axis cnc milling machine, heavily utilizing the deskproto cam software. From vibrant murals to our beloved blue bear, denvers public art makes a stroll through the city a cultural experience all its own. Creating memories through art scroll down for more info. Oct 16, 2017 lawrence argent, a sculptor whose monumental, brightly colored works including a 40foot bear of lapis lazuli blue, perched on its hind legs and peering inside the denver convention center. Its official name is this piece is called i see what you mean. Daniel libeskinds stark design for the denver art museum a 2006 building that rises like a raw mountain range in its birth pangs near the state capitol, all odd angles and tectonic energy is. Dec 14, 2009 the sculpture by denver artist lawrence argent was commissioned in 2002 as part of the citys percent for art program and installed in 2005. Denvers art scene gets a boost from the convention the. May 08, 2008 the sculpture by denver artist lawrence argent was commissioned in 2002 as part of the citys percent for art program and installed in 2005. Our school administration software provides you with a full library of products, including school accounting software, school management software and online store software. Two runnerups in the contest will also win replicas. Explore denver public art online and win a mini big blue. Proud of our denver roots, blue bear partners with homeowners in a variety of service areas for dumpster rentals, recycling, and renovation cleanup.
Giant statue of a big blue bear at the denver convention center on june 23rd 2005, kreysler and assoc, based out of american canyon, california, installed a new piece of public art. Since creating that big blue mammal in 2005, argents public art has been in big demand. But the colorado convention center bucks that trend in a variety of ways. Next to the entrance to the colorado convention center, with its nose pressed to the glass peering in at everyone, is a giant threestory blue bear. Argent has created other public art in several places around the denver area, around the country and on campus.
The website has some great ways for users to engage exploring the denver public art collection using location. Blue bear waste services rolloff rentals for residents. Everyone has seen the giant blue bear peeking into the colorado convention. Denvers iconic big blue bear getting a weeklong makeover. The best known public art sculpture in denver has become the citys unofficial mascot. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Whether its our infamous big blue bear, the murals of 16th street mall, or the more historic statues in civic center park, there are public art pieces to please art enthusiasts and nonenthusiasts. Win a mini blue bear statue in a new denver public art contest. Artist behind denvers blue bear creates massive new. Lawrence argent, a sculptor known for whimsical, monumental works in public spaces, most notably a 40foot blue bear that peers with seeming curiosity into a denver. Oct 06, 2017 artist lawrence argent got commissions around the globe, but in denver he will always be remembered for i see what you mean, the big blue bear outside of the colorado convention center. All applications must be submitted through the call for entry link. I see what you mean, aka the giant blue bear sculpture peeking into.
As the bear peeks inside the enormous facility at the conventioneers, displacement and wonder pique curiosity and question a greater relationship of art, technology and whimsy. If you find yourself near the colorado convention center in denver, you must check out the 40ft high blue bear sculpture thats been peering into the centers lobby since 2005. The order, enacted into ordinance by mayor wellington e. Lawrence argent, denvers renowned big blue bear sculptor. The big blue bear wasnt the only oversized mammal argent crafted during his career.
Earn points that could win you two 8inchreplicas of the big blue bear titled i see what you mean, as well as a private tour of the elmendorf geurts art, engineering, and fabrication studio with denver artist nick guerts. Shop for this horizontal black and white photography of the big blue bear at the denver convention center by utilizing the tabs and accordion below mobile or right desktop, landscape tablet. I see what you mean by lawrence argent cbd denver, co. Public art sculptures your kids will love beans, blue. He was eventually named a professor emeritus at university of denver in 2017 prior to his death at age 60 on october 4, 2017.
Nov 15, 2012 at the colorado convention center, 14th and california sts. We are proud to provide denver and front range homeowners with 12yard, 20yard, and 30yard rolloff containers for the following needs. So much of what influences the way an audience experiences art, particularly contemporary art, is the fear of not knowing what it is supposed to be. Lawrence argent, sculptor who brought whimsy into public view. I see what you mean public art project lawrence argent. From vibrant murals to our beloved blue bear, denver s public art makes a stroll through the city a cultural experience all its own. Lawrence argent january 24, 1957 october 4, 2017 was a visual artist known for his 2004 public artwork.
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