[This is number four of my "Top Five Issues" listed on the vote.co.nz website. Number five coming soon]
We don’t
have enough of it in Rotorua. I am actively pushing to increase the amount of art in
our public places at every opportunity.
Art is a visual representation to the outside world of what we hold in our hearts and what we value in
Rotorua. City art becomes a visible,
physical representation of us as a people.
 | ||
| Someone's breaking into the Denver Convention Centre! |
I am
passionate about city art and beautification because this is glue that
holds a city together and creates a "must see" destination. Residents feel a
sense of belonging when surrounded by art that is personal to them and their
stories.
People visit
cities to experience this cultural identity. Whether it’s an historic building,
an iconic monument to people and events or a distinctive (and maybe controversial) piece of public art. These are the draw-cards that bring people in and unite those that live there.
This need has been recognised in a major recent achievement. With any new capital works project, Council has agreed to allocate 1% of the cost to artistic enhancement.
I am a big
fan of functional art works and the new toilets at the Redwoods on Long Mile
Drive are an excellent example of this.
I don’t believe any facility needs to be merely functional and bland. I
need your support to keep making art integral to the development of our city.
Just to whet
your appetite, have a look at some inexpensive street art... http://www.streetartutopia.com/?p=5982
No comments:
Post a Comment