Orange Street Bridge Tiles, 2014
Beate Marston, master ceramicist at Charlie Parker Studios in St. Petersburg sculpted in relief iconic images of Lakeland. Her research revealed the rich agricultural legacy of Central Florida and the the growth of the City from renovations and beautification of downtown to the social and cultural activities that are enjoyed today. Her classical imagery depicts a colorful and vibrant community that spans the north side of the Orange Street bridge as it crosses Sikes Boulevard from the Lakeland Center and the Hyatt Place hotel into Downtown Lakeland..
Artist: Beate Marsten and Vince Sansone
Materials: ceramic tile, steel
Partners: --
Location: Orange Street bridge & New York Ave at RP Funding Center, Lakeland
Status: Completed
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Vincent Sansone's "Epic Tale"ready for reading from right to left!Platform Art and Vincent Sansone have completed the final detailing of his ceramic tile installation on the OrangeStreet bridge in time for its official debut as part of Platform's "Art Walk".The 82 hand-painted tiles tell the story of, of ... hmmm ... well, we're not entirely sure of what. But those who take thetime to visit the site will no doubt walk away with an imaginative interpretation of their own.The tale begins on the west end (of the south side) of the Orange Street bridge as it crosses Sikes Boulevard fromthe Lakeland Center and the Hyatt Place hotel into downtown. Reading from west to east - right to left - you'llencounter a variety of intriguing creatures on an adventure to find the ... oh let's not spoil the fun, shall we?
