BrettSFA Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 the painting on the sidewalk by corner bakery is already peeling off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 the painting on the sidewalk by corner bakery is already peeling off^^^ well if this is indeed the case... then talk about poor planning, and an incredible waste of money, during a time of serious penny pinching throughout the city... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 if its already peeling then it will look like a failed paintball fight at that corner by the time the Super Bowl rolls around.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 the painting on the sidewalk by corner bakery is already peeling off I noticed that as well on day 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 the painting on the sidewalk by corner bakery is already peeling offDTHTX is in process of reworking it.https://twitter.com/downtownhouston/status/704660186988818438 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 c/o Downtown Houston via Instagram 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Look's like Max's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 the painting on the sidewalk by corner bakery is already peeling offThe colorful crosswalks at the Museum District look pretty rough, though admittedly they were painted 7 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I think that the "art" that they are paintin on the sidewalks and buildings looks like crap and the paint hasn't even dried. In 6 months it will look worse. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dml423 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I agree with most people. This art work just looks whack. The money could have been spent for better artwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Looks so awful, wtf is it suppose to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZKB9 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 So 80's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I wonder how much it would cost to power wash the sidewalks & streets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 (edited) Seriously, how was this " art" picked....... Was thetr a competition with a winner? Or did some "committee" decide to do this?Fugly. Edited March 4, 2016 by UtterlyUrban Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) Some updates: 1. They're already closing down Color Jam to prime and repaint in the morning. 2. Renner's Trumpet Flower was due to go up starting today but is now delayed because of permitting.https://twitter.com/downtownhouston/status/7058871342221680643. Redo of Main St Sq 900 Block of Main is almost done. Pic: https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/705892995984326656 Edited March 5, 2016 by tigereye 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Why is everyone hating on the Color Jam? I've heard so many people say how cool it is just tonite walking through DT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 i walked by there tonight and it looked awful. Its pealing off and looks completely unoriginal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Just when me thinks that Houston is trying to live in the 1990's, they come along and paint us back into 1985.This thing is an abomination. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Shadows from an adjoining building and new sculptures. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Chicago has the bean. And we have the grounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Color Jam paint has extended to northbound red line tracks and sidewalks. https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/706635103858855936 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 This stuff looks cool, idk what everyone is complaining about. They have fun art installations like this in every major city, like Philly, NYC, Chicago. And as it ages I think it's gonna look even better, with the grit and normal wear and tear of the city. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Isnt here for the long term, they will remove it after. Their investing a bunch of money in dog poop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lectro Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Yeah, I don't understand all the hate. I think it looks great! The memphis design trend is one of my current favorites. https://www.google.com/search?q=memphis+design&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=667&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiVr-f8q7DLAhWKOSYKHQ_zDtMQsAQIGw&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=memphis+graphic+design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I for one don't hate it. I love being reminded of my trapper keeper from fourth grade And of the recurring amoebas from my favorite cartoonist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Yeah, I don't understand all the hate. I think it looks great! The memphis design trend is one of my current favorites.https://www.google.com/search?q=memphis+design&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=667&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiVr-f8q7DLAhWKOSYKHQ_zDtMQsAQIGw&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=memphis+graphic+designMemphis Design was a trend in the 80's. And, that is where it needs to stay, nicely caged and away from view. It was miserable then and it is abysmal now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I like Color Jam, they just need to fix the peeling issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I for one don't hate it. I love being reminded of my trapper keeper from fourth grade And of the recurring amoebas from my favorite cartoonist Bring back the Far Side, and Sniglets!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) I for one don't hate it. I love being reminded of my trapper keeper from fourth gradeI don't hate it either, but would much much much prefer something by Lisa Frank. I mean, if you're going FULL acid trip, you might as well go FULL acid trip... Edit: The sculptures are quite goofy (Aaahh!!! Real Monsters). I like them though. Would be nice to have something more permanent/timeless/expensive. Edited March 8, 2016 by Montrose1100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Maybe the point is to drop acid then appreciate the pieces of art 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 On March 8, 2016 at 8:58 AM, kylejack said: I like Color Jam, they just need to fix the peeling issue. Last weeks repainting didn't fix the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 ^^^ well if this is going on in other notable cities / towns... then what are they doing that prevents this paint from peeling / deteriorating?? should houston be emulating their techniques?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Maybe they wanted to use paint that was more temporary/easy to remove after the fact, but it (obviously) doesn't stick as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pragmatist Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Put primer down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Meanwhile on the south side, what completed portions of Main look like after renovation. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 8 hours ago, tigereye said: Meanwhile on the south side, what completed portions of Main look like after renovation. And on the north end, the planters are now filled. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) All the planters are filled now? awesome! In 2 years, given budget woes and Cities being cities, the will all look like s**t.. Doubt me? Look at all the other planter boxes around downtown. Of all the improvements cities can make that have LONG TERM impacts, planter boxes are the worst idea, IMO..... They are never properly maintained, are the first expense cut when budgets decline, and the last to receive funding when budgets return. Edited March 12, 2016 by UtterlyUrban Add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) On March 11, 2016 at 7:06 PM, UtterlyUrban said: All the planters are filled now? awesome! In 2 years, given budget woes and Cities being cities, the will all look like s**t.. Doubt me? Look at all the other planter boxes around downtown. Of all the improvements cities can make that have LONG TERM impacts, planter boxes are the worst idea, IMO..... They are never properly maintained, are the first expense cut when budgets decline, and the last to receive funding when budgets return. IMO city has done a good job with continued upkeep dating back to 2004 of the Main St planter boxes along center divider in the north end. Edited March 14, 2016 by tigereye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Color Jam update: as feared, the road painted portions have not survived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) On 3/11/2016 at 7:06 PM, UtterlyUrban said: All the planters are filled now? awesome! In 2 years, given budget woes and Cities being cities, the will all look like s**t.. Doubt me? Look at all the other planter boxes around downtown. Of all the improvements cities can make that have LONG TERM impacts, planter boxes are the worst idea, IMO..... They are never properly maintained, are the first expense cut when budgets decline, and the last to receive funding when budgets return. well then, as long as I still work downtown, I'll have to seed bomb them when I see the need arise. and they need to embrace the colorful intersection as permanent and stain/seal it, or use the same paint (just different pigments) as they have for the bike lane on lamar. Edited March 14, 2016 by samagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 It's not the city tending the planters. As long as the downtown district has funds the planters will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I saw construction workers doing work on the Sakowitz building (hope I spelled that right)... I couldn't take a pic because I was on the train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 10 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said: I saw construction workers doing work on the Sakowitz building (hope I spelled that right)... I couldn't take a pic because I was on the train Posted this on the other thread. Sakowitz is due to get an Artblocks install - the facial recognition display. art_blocks_mssq_artists.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 YEEEEEES! Omg this is gonna be so cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Geez look what dripping oil has done to the bricks in the road. Someone didn't think this one through... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) Murals going up. https://instagram.com/p/BDJM3x4OXTf/ Edited March 19, 2016 by tigereye 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 6 hours ago, tigereye said: Murals going up. https://instagram.com/p/BDJM3x4OXTf/ Hopefully, they will look better than "Toe Jam." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 7 hours ago, tigereye said: Murals going up. https://instagram.com/p/BDJM3x4OXTf/ Took this earlier as I was riding by... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 1 hour ago, UtterlyUrban said: Hopefully, they will look better than "Toe Jam." [ The guy on the left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Looks like it's go time for Renner's Trumpet Flower. Pieces are on site. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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