The Office of Cultural Affairs Public Art Program is initiating a rotating art program at Hardy Ivy Park. The objective is to invigorate central Atlanta with new sculpture on a rotating basis. It is anticipated that each sculpture will be mounted at the site for a period not less than 6 months but no longer than 18 months and will provide artists with an opportunity to display their work and add to the artistic enjoyment of residents and visitors that frequent the park.
On June 26, 2009, Milwaukee sculptor Richard Taylor, installed "The River Sings" the first of what the City anticipates will be many exciting additions to Atlanta's public art collection.
The 15’ contemporary metal sculpture overlooking West Peachtree Street was inspired by its intended setting in the Riverside Community in Northwest Atlanta. Various elements within the sculpture refer to the flow of the river, the twists and ox-bows of the river and the mingling of waves and currents. Other shapes suggest the blades of a plantation's windmill, the shapes of leaves and of farm implements. The blue color recalls water, sky, and the tranquility and infinity of these components of our world. The verticality of the piece shows the power of a river's flow, that it may also rise in its ability to carry us in any direction if we are open to new directions.
“The addition of a rotating site for Public Art will add an exciting point of reference for both artists to participate in and for visitors and residents to experience. We are excited to bring this new Public art initiative to the citizens of Atlanta.”
Eddie Granderson, Public Art Program Manager, Office of Cultural Affairs
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The OCA/PAP is committed to creating community through public art and builds upon community support to conserve, preserve and make available public art to citizens and visitors in Atlanta. For more information, contact the Office of Cultural Affairs Public Art Program Manager Eddie Granderson, 404-817-6819 EGranderson@atlantaga.gov