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Artwalk in Downtown Anaheim,
California
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
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Photo © Debbie Stock
Coyote Bench refers to the region's earliest inhabitants, the
Gabrielino Indians.
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Photo © Debbie Stock
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Art & Artists
These are the words on the bench. - COYOTE AND THE
WATER, A GABRIELINO MYTH - A coyote who considered himself
superior to anything on the face of the earth, came one day to a small
river. Seeing the water run so slow, he asked, "What about a race?" "Agreed
to," answered the water very calmly. The coyote ran at full speed along
the river bank until he was totally exhausted and could hardly stand. He
saw the water still running smoothly on. He walked away with his tail between
his legs, having something to reflect upon for many a year. -
Knowse to the Stone (above right) is a series of
three pieces representing the load man carries on his back, according to
this man in the white shirt pictured, who teaches art classes to seniors
in the one of the city programs. A printed brochure describes it as current
work habits which are more mental than physical.
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Photo © Debbie Stock
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The Downtown Anaheim artworks were designed as an infusion
of energy into the historic old town Anaheim. Revitalization projects included
new buildings, retail businesses and art and festive celebrations which
allow guests to enjoy the beauty of the city.
The art is numbered with circular plaques, usually on
the ground. Follow the trail from Hammer Clock at the corner of Clementine
and Promenade to Video Trees, Orange Crates, Planters, Anvil and Nails,
Coyote Bench, Sinking Canoe, Sidewalk Text, Knowse to the Stone, Anaheim
Benches, nursery planter boxes, original city maps, public utility forum,
Exchanger Fountain city map and tree grates, you will have viewed the entire
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| The passage of time is announced by "Hammer Clock," a
functional element recalling stressed clocks found typically on a Main
Street. Its clock face is a map of the world, locating Anaheim in a global
setting. |
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