I left Dallas Thursday on a direct flight back to Belize. It is good to be home. I had some time to spare at DFW Airport before the flight left, so I had a walk around Concourse D, the international concourse. They have commissioned some very nice public art for the airport and I discovered that Concourse D is the permanent home of some really cool floor medallions. The medallions, which are large at 20 feet in diameter, were each designed by a different Texas artist. I took photos of all the ones I saw on my nearly 2 mile walk along the concourse and back to my gate. The lighting was a challenge - glaring and reflective, but I think you will be able to get the idea.
Not my favorite, but fun never-the-less.
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| Linda Guy. "Dance! Don't Walk" 2005 |
It was so cool to watch this toddler stagger around this one, stopping to place its (boy or girl? - I couldn't tell) hand on each of the blue hands before running to the next one. I imagine the mom was happy to have her child so entertained while burning off some of that crazy kid energy.
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| Viola Delgado - Untitled, 2005 |
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| Couldn't find the artist or any information. |
I'm not sure what this one is and it is the only one I couldn't find any information on. I can see all sort of images in it ranging from animal totems to cityscapes. What do you see?
Not its real title, but I thought "Onion Rings" was fitting.
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| Jane Helslander "Floating in Space, a Waltz" 2005 |
This was the most difficult one to photograph. I hope you can see the mockingbird on the fruit tree. The Northern Mockingbird is the state bird of Texas.
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| Billy Hassell. "Early Morning Flight". 2005 |
I found this one very calming.
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| Ted Kincaid, Untitled, 2005 |
A lot going on in this one.
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| Beatrice Lebreton. "Celebration" 2005 |
I wish I had taken the time to explore all the airport orange-colored 3-letter designations in the yellow rectangles on this game board. You are supposed to be be able to get to DFW in the center from lots of other places.
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| Pamela Nelson. "Destination Game". 2005 |
Fantastic and fantastical horses in 3 colors - gold, blue, and red.
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| Richard Zapata. "The Highest Power". 2005 |
My favorite is this very peaceful depiction of a cypress swamp.
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| Arthello Beck. "Cypress Trees". 2005 |
I also saw this:
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| Wilma Lingle. "Airport Bathroom Selfie" 2022 |
The DFW website shows 2 other floor medallions that I didn't find and it doesn't show one of the ones above. I'll have to do more exploring next time. Which will be pretty soon. My procedure is scheduled for May 16.
Thanks so much for the gallery show. That was a long hike in the airport. I hope the procedure goes very smoothly and undramatically, always the best.
ReplyDeleteI had to go back and forth a few times to get everything without blocking traffic and to time it so people weren't obscuring the medallions; Concourse D is long, but not 2 miles long! It was a fun way to occupy my time! Not anticipating any eye drama.
DeleteThose are incredible! I hope all goes well and thanks for sharing the selfie.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked them, e! They are perfect on the floor to catch your eye as you navigate the concourse. I think they bring a lot of pleasure to many travellers.
DeleteThese are incredible. You began with my least favorite and ended with my favorite (and I loved the next to last, “Cypress Trees,” too. Great job capturing the images.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mitchell, you are very sweet. As I told e, above, their placement on the floor is perfect to catch your eye as make your way along the concourse.
DeleteHey beauty!
ReplyDeleteWhat completely lovely art in an airport. DFW has absolutely nailed it. The cypress swamp is my favorite too.
Unexpected art can really make your day when you are a traveller these days.
DeleteThose medallions are amazing! I especially love the cypress swamp and the mockingbird. Nice selfie, too -- must take advantage of a good clean full-length mirror! LOL
ReplyDeleteThat mirror (and indeed the entire airport) was amazingly clean! This was the first time that I had the time and that the airport was unbusy enough for me to fully appreciate the medallions. A real treat for any tired, tense traveller. And a joy to toddlers!
DeleteDidn't the artist perfectly capture the attitude of a mockingbird?
DeleteWhat wonderful art. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it, John.
DeleteThose medallions are fascinating, Wilma! I especially like the Mockingbird and ?celtic-style bird ones. Hope your eye treatment goes well.
ReplyDeleteI'm back home now after very successful surgery. It is a joy to see properly again. Glad you enjoyed seeing the medallions.
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