Many of us pass this 1600 Summer Street(at Third Street) outdoor art work on our way downtown several times a week. It somehow looks incongruous in its sheer boldness and audacity. To some it appears ugly, monstrous, out of place. To others, it becomes invisible, our senses inured to its presence.
But have we ever stopped long enough to catch a close-up glimpse and give it a chance? That's exactly what I did recently. And do you know what? I actually like it..
Perhaps, I admire the piece because no other Stamford building that I have seen thusfar has such a provocative piece. Yes, it is phallic, it is aggressive-- missile- like in its tilted position ready to let loose a burst of energy. And, yes, I respond positively to the strong orange-red hue the artist has chosen
And what do we make of those rings--one below and three or four above? I believe they symbolize peace and stability to offset the otherwise raw, naked virile/viral energy that is otherwise conveyed.
In short, the creator of this art piece is telling us that amidst the turbulence and aggression we are diurnally subjected to-- we must find the proper balance, the appropriate serentiy-- the proper Confucian middle-way in our lives.
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