Montrose1100 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I wonder how much it would cost to power wash the sidewalks & streets? Quote 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 Quote 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 Quote 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. Quote 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. Quote 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 Quote 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 Quote 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. Quote 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 Quote 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 Quote 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 Quote 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 Quote 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 Quote 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. Quote 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. Quote 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!!! Quote 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 Quote 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 Quote 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. Quote 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?? Quote 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pragmatist Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Put primer down? Quote 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 Quote 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 Quote 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. Quote 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 Quote 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. Quote 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 Quote 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. Quote 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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