Crissy Field
Huru 1984-1985 Steel
“Huru”, at 55 feet, is the tallest sculpture in the exhibit. A simple tripod base supports a six-ton upper section made of two long pointing pieces, like open scissors that move in the wind. Some read them as welcoming arms; to me they looked like futuristic machine guns, or at other times a gladiators helmet.
This is my favorite, which is why I have left it for last. I could not quite put my finger on why it was my favorite, and oddly, as I have been writing about all the others, I’m not so sure why this stole my heart above and beyond any number of the others. At the time, my photography partner mentioned that it was the only piece that sat all by itself and for that reason could be appreciated the way I had been lamenting that large sculpture should be appreciated, which may very well be why it was my favorite.
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The setting does feel better.
I just discovered that the 2nd (“No Shoes”) of the 2 pieces that he did here in High Park in ’67 is being restored and re-installed in the city. I showed the first one, “Flower Power”, restored and reinstalled a while ago. I’m happy they have been done and haven’t been forgotten.