FS2021 #PublicArtFinder pointless prize

[Sophie CW]

#PublicArtFinder – Was looking to take a photo of this neighborhood park sign, but then saw this towering wood eagle statue. But couldn’t find a plaque or anything about the artist or the work.
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[Kbikeva]

@Sophie CW 205895 wrote:

#PublicArtFinder – Was looking to take a photo of this neighborhood park sign, but then saw this towering wood eagle statue. But couldn’t find a plaque or anything about the artist or the work.
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Sophie, there’s a guy who has done several “tree snag” art pieces in Arlington. This might be his – or there may be several artists in the DMV who do this. Lord knows there are plenty of trees! The snags are carved by chain saw after the tree has died. They deteriorate naturally over time and in the meantime provide lots of food and fodder for insects, etc. Here’s the link to the guy in Arlington: https://www.amsculptures.com/

[Catedrew]

#PublicArtFinder – Arlington Career Center, 816 Walter Reed, Arlington, VA

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[Kbikeva]

Mark your calendars if you want to join this public art ride in Reston on Saturday, Feb. 13. We will start at North Point Village Center, 1452 Reston Parkway, and ride just under 12 miles. But what a 12 miles! At two different locations there are multiple pieces, and in between are some additional stops for other cool artwork. In total, there are more than 15 works.

Social distance and mask requirements will be in place, and we don’t leave anyone behind.

I’m not going to set a start time until I see the forecast temps. Freezing Saddles doesn’t have to mean voluntary popsicle-hood!

I will also put in a thread in the main page at some point. I figure this most appeals to those playing this pointless prize game.

If you need good bike directions to the start from the W&OD or Wiehle-Reston Station, let me know.

Here is the route. No guarantees I won’t tweak it before then, especially if I find something new to add!

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35055785?privacy_code=OVrBG06dj7ajOhXj

[bikedavid]

Taking a break from murals, the National Cathedral illumination for inauguration.

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[bikesnick]

Behind Taco Bamba (Vienna, VA)
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On the side of Spokes, Etc. (Vienna, VA)
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[Kbikeva]

I had created an elaborate route to get back from Franconia-Springfield station area to Reston after a dr’s appointment so that I could grab some public art photos and an Adidas logo. But miracle of miracles, I saw this upon my entry into the business/medical campus!

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Then I caught an Adidas in the wild so I was ready to blitz up the various trails to get back without my crazy detour.

But as I started the journey, I rode in front of the GSA building at the corner of Franconia-Springfield Parkway and I-95 and saw this amazing sculpture! There wasn’t any information on it, there was a scary looking fence, and a security guard not far away, so I snapped quickly and pressed on. I’ve searched on-line but haven’t found any info about it either. It’s very cool though.

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[Boomer Cycles]

While I can’t win my own pointless prize, I thought that I’d share a piece that did not feature during my recent TyCo #publicartfinder tour, the 911 Memorial at the Velo Park office building on Jones Branch Drive.

I couldn’t find much info online about the memorial, nor the artist, but it seems to incorporate debris from the Pentagon, World Trade Center and rocks from the crash site in Shanksville PA. There are two benches where one can sit and reflect upon the piece.

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[NoVaNoobGA]

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[Catedrew]

#PublicArtFinder – Long Branch Elementary, N. Fillmore Street, Arlington, VA.

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[Catedrew]

#PublicArtFinder – Long Branch Lion (Also at Long Branch School, N. Fillmore St., Arlington, VA)

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[Catedrew]

#PublicArtFnder – Chesapeake Bay Watershed – fish – but it makes good art too. 1st. Rd. N., and N. Cleveland Street, Arlington, VA.

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[Kbikeva]

@Catedrew 205978 wrote:

#PublicArtFinder – Long Branch Elementary, N. Fillmore Street, Arlington, VA.

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An art teacher friend who retired from Arlington Public Schools told me that sculpture was part of a series of sculptures done for various schools years ago. We have one in Reston too – which is a whole different school district and County!

Here’s a link to ours which will provide some info about the artist in case anyone is interested. https://publicartreston.org/project/stabile/

[Boomer Cycles]

“Solar Sails,” by day and by night, Tyson’s Corner Metro Station … taken from a seat of a bike, but not in keeping with my own rule #2, so anyone out there is free to claim this for this pointless prize (if you adhere to rule #2;-)

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[Boomer Cycles]

@Catedrew 205979 wrote:

#PublicArtFinder – Long Branch Lion (Also at Long Branch School, N. Fillmore St., Arlington, VA)

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I do believe that is the first Lion in our midst. Good find!

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