tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post2819020456646041925..comments2024-02-27T00:16:40.658-08:00Comments on my thoughts, stories and articles: Friday shootout: Public ArtAnn, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪http://www.blogger.com/profile/04399207312968010460noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-80570950287536110702010-06-14T20:05:14.833-07:002010-06-14T20:05:14.833-07:00That's a great shoot-out, Ann. I like the obj...That's a great shoot-out, Ann. I like the objects you chose!Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276284964859313257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-89766468880516044502010-06-13T05:44:03.791-07:002010-06-13T05:44:03.791-07:00I meant to say, I like the remnants of the volcano...I meant to say, I like the remnants of the volcano!! lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13347204411744571682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-48461618731881192152010-06-12T12:45:24.220-07:002010-06-12T12:45:24.220-07:00Love the murals, and never knew what the tongue wa...Love the murals, and never knew what the tongue was about - thank you for the post and the lesson!J9https://www.blogger.com/profile/03910637383968387023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-63563139210664086462010-06-12T09:04:17.161-07:002010-06-12T09:04:17.161-07:00I enjoyed your shootout. I've wondered about t...I enjoyed your shootout. I've wondered about the whole tongue thing! I didn't understand it. Thanks for the lesson! :)shabby girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03991126161405336712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-30120134983347284422010-06-11T12:37:07.946-07:002010-06-11T12:37:07.946-07:00Great account of the history of each photograph. ...Great account of the history of each photograph. Enjoyed all of your public art forms.Sue McPeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927975578544675345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-41514509916180588242010-06-11T12:08:34.186-07:002010-06-11T12:08:34.186-07:00Nicely done showing some interesting public art. K...Nicely done showing some interesting public art. Knowing its origin makes this a doubly good read.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843459906469325667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-74830760433366115372010-06-11T06:32:22.576-07:002010-06-11T06:32:22.576-07:00I always enjoy your posts Ann. So very interesting...I always enjoy your posts Ann. So very interesting and full of info on the history of New Zealand. I think the remnants of the volcanos.<br /><br />I also get pop ups on a regular basis.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13347204411744571682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-30671000140945684532010-06-11T05:38:36.059-07:002010-06-11T05:38:36.059-07:00A great selection, Ann. I like what your doing to ...A great selection, Ann. I like what your doing to make the public toilets blend in and the Maori art is just beautiful!<br /><br />I had a adware popup that covered your page when I arrived as well.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13824632356834631279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-967404540996413362010-06-11T05:28:24.755-07:002010-06-11T05:28:24.755-07:00Great selection Ann, I particularly like the seagu...Great selection Ann, I particularly like the seagull. Have a great weekend!A Scatteringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03071957279379194840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-70731578130890848102010-06-11T02:31:03.696-07:002010-06-11T02:31:03.696-07:00Fascinating stuff. The trees behind the mural of ...Fascinating stuff. The trees behind the mural of trees on the public bathroom makes it look transparent. I also liked the idea of sculpture that looks like a mostly buried building.Bagman and Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06760203276065466927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-29063636756864918932010-06-11T00:17:15.498-07:002010-06-11T00:17:15.498-07:00Wonderful as always... loved the public art on the...Wonderful as always... loved the public art on the public bathroom!Camella Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00394321776828612459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-51772876970622315962010-06-10T22:47:15.269-07:002010-06-10T22:47:15.269-07:00I like the trees painted on the side of the buildi...I like the trees painted on the side of the building. I didn't know that you have had volcanoes... We have seagulls too, it surprised me being so far inland, I thought they were a sea bird, not so.Tammie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018402134070834516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-26160474148514050362010-06-10T22:37:26.801-07:002010-06-10T22:37:26.801-07:00Hi Ann, back again, and no ad right now. Earlier i...Hi Ann, back again, and no ad right now. Earlier in the day I came here twice, though, from different computers and it happened both times. Unfortunately I don't remember whose ads they were; I'll let you know if it happens again.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-49994112092179075712010-06-10T19:43:13.303-07:002010-06-10T19:43:13.303-07:00Hi Dar,
Thanks for your interest.
Protruding ton...Hi Dar,<br /><br />Thanks for your interest.<br /><br />Protruding tongue<br />The often present protruding tongue, a characteristic feature in Maori art, is also used in ceremonial Maori war dance (haka). It is a sign of determination, strength and defiance.<br /><br /><br />"In New Zealand, the protrusion of the tongue was a sign of defiance and in war dances and posture dances, the performers vied with each other in protruding the tongue as far as possible."<br /><br />source: nzetc.org<br /><br />This protuding tongue is accompanied with bulging eyes.<br /><br />All very frightening to the uninitiated.Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪https://www.blogger.com/profile/04399207312968010460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-29099593314487975882010-06-10T19:38:10.265-07:002010-06-10T19:38:10.265-07:00I love the Maori art piece, so beautifully done!I love the Maori art piece, so beautifully done!Jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165901556595808031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-11717755319062721822010-06-10T18:41:14.888-07:002010-06-10T18:41:14.888-07:00I love public art because it makes me wonder and t...I love public art because it makes me wonder and think about what happened and how it was made. Thanks for sharing Anni. Happy Friday!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://mgahulagwayko.blogspot.com/2010/06/friday-my-town-shoot-outpublic-art.html" rel="nofollow">Public Art</a>Kim, USAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06648960796504608061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-17876113672810086262010-06-10T13:35:05.290-07:002010-06-10T13:35:05.290-07:00I certainly enjoyed seeing all of the public artwo...I certainly enjoyed seeing all of the public artwork.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360476402810561433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-49576737407302011072010-06-10T12:39:02.730-07:002010-06-10T12:39:02.730-07:00Anne, you can delete this comment if you want to, ...Anne, you can delete this comment if you want to, but there is still an adware issue on your site: a big ad pops up when I come here, covering the top half of your post!Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-17232196984051323402010-06-10T12:37:29.529-07:002010-06-10T12:37:29.529-07:00I live within sight of a number of volcanoes, too,...I live within sight of a number of volcanoes, too, and they can provide a powerful inspiration for art.<br /><br />I like that mural on the public toilets: great idea!Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-39014742061081521202010-06-10T09:19:37.290-07:002010-06-10T09:19:37.290-07:00Wonderful Shootout, Ann. Our region too is made of...Wonderful Shootout, Ann. Our region too is made of volcanos. Every little bump, up to the iconic mountain - another volcano. Must have been quite something to see 10,000 years ago when they were still erupting.<br />I love the murals on the toilets; that's a neat way to get some art out there and make a boring building interesting. And the Maori art is beautiful!NanUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596765792663269178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-45693056760644863792010-06-10T05:34:54.001-07:002010-06-10T05:34:54.001-07:00So many interesting things! I love learning new t...So many interesting things! I love learning new things about another country. I am especially impressed with the painting on the public restroom. It fits in and is very beautiful as well.<br />About my pruners hanging on the garage adjacent to my patio: they are antiques, very old, so no, I don't use them, I found them at a garage sale and was intrigued with them. The birdcage is only for looks. I love birds, but not in cages, we have hundreds at a time in our yard, that's enough. <br />Thank you for your interest! Appreciate your comments. I'm surprised to hear of the unrest in NZ, I have always thought it was a peaceful country like Aus. and Canada.<br />Hugs, Cindy SCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16249819592401482484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-38100935933154727432010-06-10T05:30:18.211-07:002010-06-10T05:30:18.211-07:00I never thought there are lots of volcanoes in NZ....I never thought there are lots of volcanoes in NZ. Although you mentioned some on your previous post but 49 volcanoes oh my. Is dormant volcanoes included? Philippines has 21 volcanoes both active and dormant I guess. I just realized Philippines is a small country composed of 7,107 islands and NZ is one of the big continents. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing some public art in your place especially that painted public toilet. I never realized it was a toilet by looking at the photo until I read it. I am looking forward next week Ann. Ill be back here.RedLanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00950583057543849794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-50929620910465681062010-06-10T04:37:46.224-07:002010-06-10T04:37:46.224-07:00Thank You Ann, for teaching again today, more abou...Thank You Ann, for teaching again today, more about your country. It is always interesting to learn about another world. What is the significance of the tongue in Maoris, (did I spell that right?)...culture? <br />Have a wonderful Day<br />BlessYourHeartWithSunshineDarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16642092433299872708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-88987671573710929362010-06-10T00:52:06.163-07:002010-06-10T00:52:06.163-07:00Good post about public art! A great subject for a ...Good post about public art! A great subject for a new meme, Ann!<br />Volcanoes are destructive but eventually they are also adding useful material to the environment. My next post for ABC Wednesday will be V for Volcanoes.<br />We also used umbrellas in Indonesia. We called them "payongs".We used them also as sunshades.Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.com