FS2021 #PublicArtFinder pointless prize

[LeftyLaura]

As a Restonian since 1978, I hereby submit my Youth Poet Laureate photo of Amanda Gorman for consideration of 3 pointless points for traveling outside Reston for Art. Let’s see, second time this week in DC. I’m trying to break the stereotype that Reston folks only leave Reston by car.

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[bikesnick]

This really tall tree sculpture looks to be topped with a cormorant(?). It is in a very large yard, behind a very high fence, and (maybe) contains a sand volleyball court.

Along Kirby Road in McLean, VA
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[Kbikeva]

Putting together a Leesburg public art ride. This is one of the items on view!

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[Boomer Cycles]

Tile mosaic, USPO, Tilghman Island MD

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[Kbikeva]

I have so enjoyed hunting for public art and seeing what’s around the area. To thank all of you, here’s my gift to you — a Public Art bike tour of Leesburg.

It is *possible* to get there without a car, but makes for a long day. To do that you take the Silver Line to Wiehle-Reston East and hop on the W&OD going west. (Hopefully sometime in 2021 Phase II will open and this will be easier). It’s 16 miles to Leesburg from Reston via the W&OD. If you’re driving out to start this, I recommend parking at the Rt. 28 trailhead parking lot or the Belmont Ridge Rd. trailhead parking lot. This route starts at Belmont Ridge – but it’s easy to add some miles by starting further east.

If you start at Belmont Ridge Rd, the route is 13.4 miles round trip.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35405104

Enjoy!

[Boomer Cycles]

@Serdar 209504 wrote:

Hi Boomer, I posted a photo of this art in my Jan 19 Strava post. Does that count?

Sorry [mention]Serdar [/mention] but the bonus point opportunities are date sensitive- no backdating allowed;-)

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[Boomer Cycles]

@bikesnick 209556 wrote:

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Score! +3 bonus points awarded!!

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[Boomer Cycles]

@Kbikeva 209542 wrote:

With the most excellent weather and a clear calendar, I took the challenge today and got my Amanda mural photo. Claiming those Restonian/DC points, Boomer!

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Score! +3 bonus points awarded (for the reverse challenge!!

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[Kbikeva]

Near my house is an elementary school my son attended for one year. It’s an Arts & Science Magnet school and each year (prior to the pandemic) a different artist would work with students to create public art projects in the area. The school physical space is eye popping with different things to see as are local pools and underpasses. I’ve resisted posting photos of the artwork as my publicartfinder photo thinking I might “need” something close to home in case of inclement weather one day. But now we’re coming to the end of Freezing Saddles, weather is no longer horribly inclement, and today I flat ran out of time. So here is what I call the “Values Mural”, done by the last 6th grade class that was in residence in the before times.

They’re a little difficult to see because of the light angle, but they are:

Left Side Right Side
Compassion Courage
Unity Friendship
Creativity Sharing
Kindness Perseverance

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[bikesnick]

Today I went to see murals that other people posted here. I saw “I’m Speaking”, Amanda Gorman, the wave, and the flower in Georgetown.
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[Kbikeva]

@bikesnick 209885 wrote:

Today I went to see murals that other people posted here. I saw “I’m Speaking”, Amanda Gorman, the wave, and the flower in Georgetown.
The map below caught my eye.
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I saw that the other day but it was on the OTHER side of the road, and I thought, “I’ll look close another day.” Thanks that now I can zoom in on your photo and see the detail!

[Shawnbeast]

This heron is hidden behind the Booz Allen Hamilton building in Metro Park behind the Franconia Metro Station. There are a few other animal statues that I will have to go back and snap next time.

I’m not sure if it counts as art, but the second picture is the igloos set up at Osteria Marzano on the other side of the building.

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[bikedavid]

The Barbie Pond on Q St now has a coronavirus themed installation to encourage vaccinations. Instead of St Patrick’s Day, Let’s Get Vaccinated Day!

[Kbikeva]

Left over from the Pandamonium craze in 2004, this one languishes at Wiehle-Reston East station. Purchased (probably at deep discount) by Comstock owner’s wife, this panda accompanies the dragon one I posted earlier to give a splash of color to this corner of the plaza. I could have used it for a ‘safe’ panda photo today, but call it art, instead as I was able to work myself into a danger panda pose over on drevil’s game.

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[Boomer Cycles]

From the “yard art” genre, I found this one today on Stuart Mill Road in Oakton VA

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