And from 2012, we go back further in California history to the Gold Rush Era.
Back to the present and the Sculptures. After looking up the artist and reading about some of the reactions to the art, it prompted me to do more research. Fell down one of those rabbit holes on the web, but found a bunch of new sites I'll be re-visiting. It's kind of sad how little real California history got taught in the schools when I was a kid, maybe it's better now....?
The artist who created the bike/pedestrian bridge sculptures known as "The Berkeley Big People"
be in Part Three of this post.
Berkeley side of Freeway 80, a nice freshwater lake or lagoon...?
Kayak and canoe rentals, have to see if I can launch my own craft here.
These were all shot from the walkway up to the Bike/pedestrian way.
Didn't know it at the time, but this bit of graffiti has a tie-in with some on the Emeryville side.
Looking South towards Emeryville/Oakland. Lake to the left, Ocean Bay to right.
Walking up to the Sculpture on the Emeryville side, "The Recreationists...?"
On the walkway Emeryville side, that ties in with graffiti on the Berkeley side.
Thinking this is a good point to end "Part 2", will be back with what I found on the Emeryville side.
Was expecting a park of some sort...?
If you happen to look at this post, let me know if you have any problems with the links, Thanks.
Those are really interesting sculptures, not only very artistic, but also tell a story. Links work fine.
Thanks Norman, they seemed to work o.k. when I tested them from here. A few times at other sites I've had problems with links. Must be getting the hang of it.