What Is The Importance Of Public Art

Public art is a very important part of the community. All communities are different, and therefore have different contributions to the world of art. As a community, San Mateo is significant because the amount diversity and representation it provides. San Mateo is a community that supports nurtures all forms of art, such as Literature, Theater, Dance, and visual. The community conveys its values through public art. The pieces of art shown in this essay will convey persistence through difficult times, having a voice in your community with art, and the invocation of creativeness through art.

The bronze statue known “Wounded man” was made by Peter Schifrin in 1989. It stands mounted outside of the San Mateo performing arts center. The statue was a commission in memory of Marion Sinton by her three daughters.

The statue portrays an effeminate man, posed dramatically to depict the pain and anguish of the subject. The man is hunched over with one elbow pointed skyward and it’s hand held protectively over his neck, while the other hand is seemingly pulling at his hair in frustration. On knee is bent and crossed slightly over the other, setting his body in an awkward, pained posture. The overall pose is gestural and flowing, while the integrity of the bronze molding reinforces the poses fluidity, molded and shaped as if the flesh of the man was pulled and wrapped around his skeleton.

The piece itself could represent a number of things. The emotional position of the subject Juxtaposed in front of the performing arts center could be an indicator of the communities passion for acting and drama. The subject of the statue itself may be a celebration of the skill and theatrical wit of the actors who perform at the arts center.
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...ting colors draws attention to itself, letting people know that the art store it’s painted on provides substantial and quality art supplies. This mural may even mean that the community believes in a strong artistic industry as a positive asset. If art supplies are easier to acquire more people will be able to contribute to the world of art.

Public art is the metaphorical footprint that defines the values of the community it represents. San Mateo’s public art is significant not only for the diversity of artists but for the diversity of the messages the art conveys. The San Mateo community values perseverance through difficult times, representation of those with special needs and autism, and the vitality of inspiration for artists to find in the world and in others. San Mateo is a community that prides itself on its diverse and expansive collection of public art.