These are the street level signs posted by the works to
show the route of the art works.
First we rolled out the banners inside the Parking Garage...
Then we tied it down with string to keep the bottom half steady
Deb Thompson (from Nahcotta and OA)and Chris Grenier from Overnight Art!
were so incredible - thank you both! Chris installed the signs above with a post digger - no small feat.
The bottom half was easier to reach and the wind wasn't blowing as much ...
did I mention I am completely not "keen" on heights up there?
the cherry picker came by ... but just dropped off a taller ladder
Deb and I were nervous watching the ladder/facade escapades
The Parking Division staffwere INCREDIBLE!
inside, Rainer is applying the little yellow bird decal
Jon Fredricks, City of Portsmouth Parking Manager wiping away the fingerprints!
Ta-Da! Three and a half hours later, it's finished! (We moved things around a bit with the little yellow bird (he was originally going up above the red horizontal bar) so I am going to add a little branch or wire for him to stand on.)
I am thrilled and thankful to be part of this incredible program in Portsmouth. I was so impressed with the entire process, the support and shared excitement as well as huge respect for public art which emanated from the Overnight Art Staff, the City of Portsmouth and in particular the city's parking staff. Thank you all so very much!
