Sculptures on the Bikepath near the garden

[genevra-mcneil.livejournal.com]

I have long admired the lovely sculptures that line the bikepath near the garden just out of Davis. That said, where a few dotting the undergrowth are quirky and interesting, I feel like maybe we've passed into crowded and junk-yard-esque. Am I the only one who feels this way? Does anyone know the artist (if there is only one artist)? Perhaps she or he can do a little curation on the collection -- a rotating set of five or ten sculptures with the others in storage?

Clearly this is just one woman's opinion. I was just curious what other people felt?

ETA: I actually suggested the middle-of-the-road solution -- a more curated garden -- because I WORRY that the new, more crowded aesthetic is going to get some phone calls to 311 and maybe get cleaned out entirely. I've lived here for more than 15 years and I love the garden, I'm just asking for a touch of restraint. There's a large space between "sanitized" and complete anarchy. Neighborly compromise is at the heart of city living.

Comments

[shana lyons (from livejournal.com)]

I'm like you, OP. I like them in moderation. I feel the same way about the ad -hoc gardens that have sprung up around the Highland Road entrance to the Path. One or two is good but we're getting a bit out of control. The land around the path is a community asset that should be shared amongst lots of groups not just artists and gardeners. The land is also used by trail runners who prefer the softer surface, kids, dog walkers, etc. I do hope the city steps up and starts managing this a bit. In the meantime, maybe the best thing to do is have a polite conversation with the artist about maintenance? An offer to help might be a friendly way to get what you want.