Art is the tangible manifestation of a creative force working in a unique way through each individual. The purpose of art is to take us away from here. And usually this means by inspiring us through stimulation of the visual and auditory senses. If these claims are true, then this electrical box and pole are not to be considered art. The only purpose of this electrical box, located next to the path behind Dorchester is to allow an electrician access to the underground wires and cables providing Dorchester with electricity. They are an essential piece to the functionality of the mechanism. However, if it was not essential, and maintenance of the cables could be performed some other way, then this electrical would probably be done away with. In essence, it is only there because it needs to be, not because someone was inspired to put it there. And as far as I can tell the pole serves absolutely no purpose, except possibly to support the box, which seems to be leaning. They are not meant to attract attention and are supposed to be and stay out of the way.
They were not the manifestation of any inspiration, but out of necessity. And they take us nowhere, rather, they try to avoid our awareness. But their unforeseen inclusion in the frisbee golf course, they would do so very well.
No comments:
Post a Comment