Houstonist: Restoration planned for 'Light Spikes'

webelder

Sat, 28 Oct 2006 13:11:09 -0600

To laanba: Yes..that's the one. It makes for an interesting drive past it...never knowing what might have been added overnight. I would still like to read an article on this project. Who at Houston Pipe do we thank for this? Info on the artist,future plans,etc. Somebody deserves many thanks.... Ray WebElder

jim

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 07:51:30 -0600

Comment No. 2: It was the G7 in 1990, but there were eight leaders who participated in the 1990 summit, as shown by the spikes: President Bush, and Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher of Great Britain, Francois Mitterand of France, Helmut Kohl of Germany, Brian Mulroney of Canada, Giulio Andreotti of Italy, and Toshiki Kaifu of Japan, along with European Community President Jacques Delors, presided over the conference.

laanba

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 07:01:34 -0600

Webelder, I'm guessing you are talking about the installation at Belfort and 288. That is the Houston Pipe and Supply Sculpture collection and the artist for most of the metal sculptures is Marc Rankin. As for why, isn't that the eternal question for any artist!

webelder

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:48:17 -0600

Since you have an interest in works of art in the Houston area,have you ever checked out the art show just about a quarter mile South of Loop 610 on the right side of 288? (outbound) I have watched art works being added at this outdoor site for years.....usually items are added overnight without fanfare. Perhaps you could do a short story on this...nobody in that area seems to know much about it. Who is the artist? And "Why"?? There is some fun stuff on display. Ray WebElder

anonymous

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 17:41:12 -0600

It's nice to know the origin of the spikes, except for a quibble. In 1990, it was the G7, not the G8. Wikipedia reference G7 Banner

groovehouse

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 13:24:52 -0600

I worked for the company that did the flag graphics for these light spikes. I'm surprised they lasted this long! It's good to see them become a permanent exhibit.