Treebeard Statue - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 03-06-2007, 12:29 PM

Sad to say that the locals are objecting - philistines ..here is a link but in the Telegraph they said they were afraid of drunks climbing it ....

http://www.starpulse.com/news/index....rks_local_outr

Lalwendë · 03-06-2007, 02:05 PM

Typical British suburbanites. They object to anything remotely approaching art but they're quite happy to have anonymous retail sheds thrown up all over the place like vomit. They've been moaning here about the nice new mosque near my house because of the 'dome', but are quite happy to have three domes on the 'palace of retail' that is Meadowhall.

The amusing thing is that 100 residents think they represent the area - thousands more who remain silent have not objected thankfully.

the guy who be short · 03-06-2007, 02:24 PM

Afraid of drunks climbing it? Why? Surely I'm not the only one to see no logic in this statement.

"I have a profound fear of people - in no way related to me - climbing a structure only related to me by virtue of being in the same general area."

The mind boggles.

Mithalwen · 03-06-2007, 03:37 PM

Well even as a first generation emigrant from the W Midlands, (my dad was born just down the road from Moseley), I would venture to suggest that Brum's redbrick architecture is not so marvellous that this statue will not be an enhancement - I mean even the Louvre's older and lovelier courtyard was enhanced by Les Pyramides..and drunks land softly ....

v. tempted to write to the council saying how wonderful it is and how I shall make a point of visiting on my next trip to see the clan...

Elmo · 03-06-2007, 04:49 PM

Treebeard won't like being turned into a statue, ha ha I'm only joking I know he isn't real

Lalwendë · 03-07-2007, 05:49 AM

When it goes up, they'll find it will be a real asset to the area. Tolkien fans will make a special trip just to see it with the knock on effect of additional business for local shops and cafes/pubs. Plus the local kids will absolutely love it and I remember reading something about the positive effects of public art on house prices - once they see that effect they will be quite happy to have the statue.

Art and Nature go together very well, and if anyone's in doubt they only need to go to the fabulous Yorkshire Sculpture Park...

Mithalwen · 03-07-2007, 06:28 AM

Also this is an attractive statue even if you no nothing of Tolkien. I mean you could understand people getting a bit narked if they had to face up to a balrog before they had a caffeine shot ... but I most people like ents even if they aren't rapt by other things. There was a chap on the radio once years ago who hated the Lord of the Rings and chose it as the book he would consign every copy of to the Titanic (reverse of a desert island choice) but his only qualm about it was he rather liked the ents....

Mattius · 03-12-2007, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lalwendë

Typical British suburbanites. They object to anything remotely approaching art but they're quite happy to have anonymous retail sheds thrown up all over the place like vomit. They've been moaning here about the nice new mosque near my house because of the 'dome', but are quite happy to have three domes on the 'palace of retail' that is Meadowhall.

The amusing thing is that 100 residents think they represent the area - thousands more who remain silent have not objected thankfully.

Meadowhall is pretty much an aweful eyesore and I think the new Mosque just off Chesterfield Road is quite stunning, especially looking down at the city on a clear day.

The statue is wonderful (maybe the Entwives settled in Dudley), I only wish we could have something like that here in my city- perhaps a bronze Sean Bean as Boromir with his hand held aloft holding his sword as you approach Bramall Lane

03-06-2007, 12:29 PM	#1
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Sad to say that the locals are objecting - philistines ..here is a link but in the Telegraph they said they were afraid of drunks climbing it .... http://www.starpulse.com/news/index....rks_local_outr __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

03-06-2007, 02:05 PM	#2
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Typical British suburbanites. They object to anything remotely approaching art but they're quite happy to have anonymous retail sheds thrown up all over the place like vomit. They've been moaning here about the nice new mosque near my house because of the 'dome', but are quite happy to have three domes on the 'palace of retail' that is Meadowhall. The amusing thing is that 100 residents think they represent the area - thousands more who remain silent have not objected thankfully. __________________ Gordon's alive!

03-06-2007, 03:37 PM	#4
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Well even as a first generation emigrant from the W Midlands, (my dad was born just down the road from Moseley), I would venture to suggest that Brum's redbrick architecture is not so marvellous that this statue will not be an enhancement - I mean even the Louvre's older and lovelier courtyard was enhanced by Les Pyramides..and drunks land softly .... v. tempted to write to the council saying how wonderful it is and how I shall make a point of visiting on my next trip to see the clan... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 03-07-2007 at 06:04 AM.

03-06-2007, 04:49 PM	#5
Elmo Pittodrie Poltergeist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: trying to find that warm and winding lane again Posts: 633	Treebeard won't like being turned into a statue, ha ha I'm only joking I know he isn't real __________________ As Beren looked into her eyes within the shadows of her hair, The trembling starlight of the skies he saw there mirrored shimmering.

03-07-2007, 05:49 AM	#6
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	When it goes up, they'll find it will be a real asset to the area. Tolkien fans will make a special trip just to see it with the knock on effect of additional business for local shops and cafes/pubs. Plus the local kids will absolutely love it and I remember reading something about the positive effects of public art on house prices - once they see that effect they will be quite happy to have the statue. Art and Nature go together very well, and if anyone's in doubt they only need to go to the fabulous Yorkshire Sculpture Park... __________________ Gordon's alive!

03-06-2007, 02:24 PM	#3
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	Afraid of drunks climbing it? Why? Surely I'm not the only one to see no logic in this statement. "I have a profound fear of people - in no way related to me - climbing a structure only related to me by virtue of being in the same general area." The mind boggles.

03-07-2007, 06:28 AM	#7
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Also this is an attractive statue even if you no nothing of Tolkien. I mean you could understand people getting a bit narked if they had to face up to a balrog before they had a caffeine shot ... but I most people like ents even if they aren't rapt by other things. There was a chap on the radio once years ago who hated the Lord of the Rings and chose it as the book he would consign every copy of to the Titanic (reverse of a desert island choice) but his only qualm about it was he rather liked the ents.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

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