Gavidae Commons - Photo Collage in the Skyway

This is one I've passed several times, but never noticed before I was in the Skyway and armed with a digital camera and a Flip camera. It is surprisingly subdued in comparison with the art/decoration that surrounds it in the Gaviidae Commons. More on that in a later post.

Here's a listing about Skyways in general Skyways - Wikipedia. Note that Minneapolis gets a picture in addition to their listing of cities with Skyways. How about Vilvoorde, Flanders and Paradise, Nevada? Would have never known.

Sixth Street - Sculpture in the Skyway Part Two

Here's Part Two of Michael Emmon's work. This one is called "Aura" and is unpainted stainless steel also from 1998. I think the building it's housed in is 15 South Fifth Street.

Nearby is a tiny jewelry store called J Roettger Jewelry that has an equally tiny display of handcrafted items that are quite beautiful. 

Want more info on the Minneapolis Skyways...  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minneapolis_Skyway_System

Sixth Street - Sculpture in Skyway Part One

I dig things that have purple in them, like king cake, grape jelly, and Grimace. And this Michael Emmons sculpture is no exception. "Revelation" is from 1998 and has a companion piece which I'll post next. He's a local artist, originally from Iowa. I believe this piece is owned by the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, or perhaps on loan to them.

Want more info on the Skyways?.... http://www.minneapolis.org/page/skyways-minneapolis.jsp