Merlion
05-31-2007, 09:28 AM
There is a bit of Banksy in this sculptor. He places his nude toddler sculpture next to the City Hall.
Saugatuck boots sculpture of tot from City Hall (http://www.mlive.com/news/grpress/index.ssf?/base/news-36/11806119234000.xml&coll=6)
May 31, 2007 , SAUGATUCK -- In a resort town that prides itself on being the center of West Michigan's art scene, Saugatuck leaders believe a sculpture of a naked toddler has gone too far -- taking a dig at City Hall. ...
In a 4-3 vote this week, city officials gave exhibit organizers two weeks to relocate a sculpture placed next to City Hall. The piece depicts a nude boy writing "Who is responsible here?" on a wall. ....
"I think it is chiding city government," said Mayor Tony Vettori, who along with council members Catherine Simon and Henry VanSingel, voted against moving the statue.
"I think the message is a little tongue-in-cheek," Simon said. "You could have put it anywhere in the city, but (exhibit organizers) chose to put it next to City Hall." .....
Saugatuck boots sculpture of tot from City Hall (http://www.mlive.com/news/grpress/index.ssf?/base/news-36/11806119234000.xml&coll=6)
May 31, 2007 , SAUGATUCK -- In a resort town that prides itself on being the center of West Michigan's art scene, Saugatuck leaders believe a sculpture of a naked toddler has gone too far -- taking a dig at City Hall. ...
In a 4-3 vote this week, city officials gave exhibit organizers two weeks to relocate a sculpture placed next to City Hall. The piece depicts a nude boy writing "Who is responsible here?" on a wall. ....
"I think it is chiding city government," said Mayor Tony Vettori, who along with council members Catherine Simon and Henry VanSingel, voted against moving the statue.
"I think the message is a little tongue-in-cheek," Simon said. "You could have put it anywhere in the city, but (exhibit organizers) chose to put it next to City Hall." .....