June 11, 2020 Vol. 21, No. 4
In This Issue FOUR SEASONS
Four Seasons, by Kevin Box, in real life is located in front of the Center for Transformative Learning on the UCO campus, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper. Email contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing. For more information, see page 4.
Prayer held near police station See Page 13
FRIDAY, June 12 Mostly Sunny High 93° Low 66°
SATURDAY, June 13 Sunny High 95° Low 70°
SUNDAY, June 14 Sunny High 95° Low 70°
Concept drawings of public interactive artwork to go in downtown Edmond. By Steve Gust Over the next three months some unique artwork is on its way to downtown Edmond. And this time everyone has the opportunity to get in on the act. The concept of “interactive art,” will soon become known to the public. Matthew Myers, a downtown real estate developer, has latched onto the idea to draw people downtown and give them a chance to “slow down,” and enjoy their surroundings. “We need to do that, especially during the times we live in now,” he said. Myers has been an active member of the city’s Visual Arts Commission, dedicated to enhance Edmond with artwork. “Edmond is getting a reputation as being one of the more artistic cities in the United States,” he said. “We have people from Spain and Sweden who stop here to view the art.” Part of that European flavor will be one of the first pieces of interactive art here. There will be a seven by 21-foot metal sculpture, entitled ‘Locks of Love,” by Zonly & Studio Z. It will be near the Festival Marketplace. Myers explained this is modeled after the Lock Bridge in Paris.
Visitors to the Lock Bridge take a padlock and attach personalized messages. Then they throw the key away in the Seine River. Tons of padlocks are currently on the bridge. Myers is hoping for the same kind of popularity here. The Edmond concept will be sim-
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Covel is another huge advocate of public art. “Downtown Edmond without its art is simply not downtown Edmond. Spread throughout downtown are over 30 pieces of all different styles, including bronze statues, metal sculptures, and murals,” she said. “The art is not just ornamental, it’s a glimpse into our past and a vision for the future of our community. I think there’s at least one piece for everyone that will make them smile.” Businesses are also urged to sell padlocks for those wanting to be part of the Edmond “Locks of Love.” A second project will be “Share the Love,” Zonly & Studio Z. This will be near the Edmond Post Office. This structure will have prepaid postcards on it. Someone can grab one, write a message for a loved one, and drop it off at the post PHOTO PROVIDED office. Hearts to padlock with your love. “When is the last time most peoilar. It is considered a romantic gesple got a postcard?” Myers asked. ture as couples lock the padlock on “This gives people a nice feeling.” the fence of the bridge and pledge A third project will involve a chalk eternal love locked forever. board. For now it’s called “I Wish.’ City Clerk Cinda Covel recently People can write their wishes at First made an appearance to the DownStreet and Broadway. town Edmond Business Association, Myers said it won’t end here outlining this, and two other projeither. ects, which are ready to go online “Over the next 12 months we’ll soon. have 10 such projects.”