The great unveiling.

[Stig of the Seaton Dump]

I have travelled what must add up to thousands of miles to see street/public art.

From back streets to see works by Vader to places like Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
I am no expert, just experienced.

I think the work at Seaton has no soul or presence.
It looks like it was made in a factory that pumps out street furniture.
It had more interest and intrigue when it was covered with blue sheeting.

I would be overjoyed to be in a minority with my opinion.
I hope it brings a lot of joy to a lot of people.

[Inspector Knacker]

I like it.  I like most art.  I also like the kids involvement and the fact that locals collected the sea glass that helped make it. 

I have no doubt that it will be vandalised but that's not he artists fault.  I also know people will knock it because that's 'what they do'.

So why didn't you just say that in the first place?
I think it looks like a rock shop sign without the words 'Rock Shop' and has no message whatsoever. Any piece of art that has to have a narrative disappoints me, such as the reference to the collection of glass. Take it to say Birminham and ask passers by what it signifies to them. I doubt the sea will be mentioned once.
No, I do not like it. That's my opinion. I'd rather the much maligned 'Watcher was there. But that's opinions, they differ.

[BresslawoffoftheBunker]

Why didn't you say that in the first place instead of the sarcastic negative post you did ?

[Inspector Knacker]

Why didn't you say that in the first place instead of the sarcastic negative post you did ?

Why not try countering 'sarcasm' with sarcasm, it's so much more grown up than juvenile expletives.

[BresslawoffoftheBunker]

Sarcasm is more unpleasant in my opinion. 

[Inspector Knacker]

Sarcasm is more unpleasant in my opinion.

If I was trying to teach a child not to go near the fire, I'd prefer sarcasm every time to telling them to  "keep away from the f*****g fire you gormlees t**t, it'll burn your b***** hand!!!!"

[BresslawoffoftheBunker]

Ok.  You win (sarcasm)

[crisstw]

I can't see how that sculpture is classed as art. It would be a fail if it was gcse in my opinion, it doesn't add anything to Seaton, it's located where only a few people walking by would see it. Totally pointless, waste of money. A sculpture for Seaton should be in one of the main tourist areas and be relevant to the area... ars*h**es the lot of them

[Inspector Knacker]

As a bathroom feature window  in a 1970's 'executive' home it would be cutting edge.

[Disgruntled voter]

It's art ? At first glance I assumed it was a giant airfreshner to combat the odour coming from the toilet block?  ...

[Stig of the Seaton Dump]

No sightings of Jay Jopling in the town yet.

[Inspector Knacker]

Does anyone know the cost?

[Lucy Lass-Tick]

Does anyone know the cost?

Not sure about the final costings, but according to the Northern Echo, projections were that the artist could receive a fee of up to £20k with a further £10k available for design costs.

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/14959072.Artists_wanted_to_create_sculpture_for_coastal_town/

[Inspector Knacker]

There are actual design costs ? How much does a Spirograph cost nowadays?