Unless you enjoy traveling to Gulport/Biloxi and beyond away from I-10, you've never had the pleasure of crossing St. Louis Bay. It's a peaceful ride and quite scenic. An added bonus is that the bridge now has a pedestrian walkway on the eastbound side, complete with artwork done by local artists cast in bronze.
We walked the four mile trek to discover the outdoor art gallery that is located upon the bridge and it was a very enjoyable walk overlooking the Bay. I found it exhilirating to witness the artwork first-hand on a sunny day.
A local sculptor was chosen to create three-dimension plaques using the selected artwork and
using bronze recovered from the destroyed Bay bridge. In addition to the physical link restored by
the bridge, the artwork reflects a symbolic link connecting the past to the present.
Speaking of links, I have provided a link to the best site I could find to give the viewer more insight into each individual artist.
Here are the plaques:
(click on pictures for larger versions)
Artist: Marty Wilson, from Gulfport
Artist: Donna Lynne Riviere
Artist: Robert Waldrop
Artist: Henry Stiller Jr.
Artist: Laura Pecoul
Artist: Patricia Rigney
Artist: Shea Marie Nicosia
Artist: Elizabeth Schafer
Artist: Anita Gallagher
Artist: Vicki Niolet
Artist: Jorge Lovato
Artist: Henry Stiller Jr.
Artist: Julie Mello
Artist: Yuki Northington
Artist: Terry Blake Edwards
Artist: Yuki Northington
Artist: Henry Stiller Jr.
Artist: Terry Blake Edwards
Artist: Lea de Vaux Saucier
Artist: Tazewell Morton
Artist: Henry Stiller Jr.
Artist: Henry Stiller Jr.
Artist: Joan Coleman
Artist: Robert Waldrop
This photo of the bridge reminds one of the resiliance of the people of the Gulf Coast and her beauty
1 comment:
i'm thrilled for those wonderful folks to have this gorgeous bridge.
last year i purchased property in the Pass right there on Sandy Hook. i'm looking forward to crossing the new bridge often. :)
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