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Art Wed Jun 02 2010
Giant Lifelike Eyeball Coming to State Street
On July 7, the Chicago Loop Alliance will unveil internationally-renowned artist Tony Tasset's giant eyeball in Pritzker Park. No, not the artist's actual eyeball (don't go macabre on us), but a 30-foot-tall sculpture that will serve as one of two centerpieces to CLA's inaugural "Art Loop 2010." The three-story "Eye" will reside in the park at the corner of State Street and Van Buren through October 31.
In addition to "Eye," the artist has created "Cardinal," an installation of 156 banners that will appear on State Street lamp posts from Congress Parkway to Wacker Drive, and unfurl to reveal the state bird, a bold red cardinal. Tasset has commented, "I hope both 'Eye' and 'Cardinal' change the everyday experience for pedestrians and drivers along State Street. The image of the flying bird is quieting and humble in contrast to the commercial bustle surrounding it, while the enormous scale of the 'Eye' serves to miniaturize its surroundings."
CLA will present a series of free public programs from July through October based on "Eye" and "Cardinal." Check out CLA's Website for forthcoming details. And be sure to check out the "Eye" and "Cardinal" beginning July 7 (although, with an "Eye" that size, how could you miss it?).
LaShawn Williams / June 2, 2010 11:23 PM
Gotta skedaddle over there one day to see it. :-)