Comments on: What Will Become of Vermontasaurus?

By: dave allen

dave allen — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:46:23 +0000

I’ve just put up a site with some more pictures of the Vermontasaurus.
http://vhist.com/explore/vermontasaurus/
detailed photos and some other things about Brian’s domain
this is fun!

By: brian pfitzer

brian pfitzer — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:31:27 +0000

Check out millbrook art gallery in concord NH.sculptor Bob Shanahan has created something similar. Don’t allow local authorities to destroy art.

By: redhen

redhen — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:29:11 +0000

I just heard about this on my local radio program here in Canada, and I have to say that I think it’s amazing! It’s too bad that the authorities have a problem with this piece- I feel they should take heart to the fact that this man built this with his late son in mind (who had apparently drawn the original inspiration), and others who have “passed before their time”. It’s a memorable piece made by a man and a community that has a lot of heart- something you don’t see or hear of much these days. I only with I could participate in something like this!
While I can understand the concern about possible harm it may cause if a piece of wood were to fall off, all I can say is: there are solutions to that- create a perimeter around the sculpture perhaps?
Kudos to all those who put their love and energy into making this fine piece of work, and I hope the authorities change their mind- or that another amazing piece can be created out of this unfortunate situation!!

By: Alan Westland

Alan Westland — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:50:22 +0000

The Vermontasaurus exhibits remarkable artistic skill despite the unpretentious way that it came into being. In this it contrasts hugely with the “Voice of Fire” that was alas, bought some years ago by the National Gallery of Canada at tremendous expense accompanied by great pretentiousness.

In light of what I stated above, I believe that the work should be preserved as an example of spontaneous folk creativity that excels rather like a genuine folk song does as compared to thousands of contemporary imitations.

By: Fred Fischer

Fred Fischer — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:09:12 +0000

I, as well as my Wife and 4 children (11,11,11, and 4)worked on the construction of the Vermontasaurus. It is a neat piece of art that the kids, as well as myself, took great pride in being part of its construction, as well as shareing our expierence with others. People need to get a life if this Artful structure bothers them and refocus on what is really important in life to be concerned with….The Vermontasaurus is not an eyesore and should be supported. I go out of my way to view it everyday, with a sense of pride knowing that my FAMILY had a great time building it, as a Family. I have talked to many who have come to visit it and have yet to find these naysayers…Enjoy it, That is why we helped build it….We enjoy it, and we are locals….Ever hear of Post Mills, Vt…We are the COMMUNITY with the VERMONTASAURUS.

By: HP

HP — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:27:43 +0000

Judging by the photo, it looks to me like an interesting piece of outsider art, like Watts Towers or Carhenge. However, that doesn’t mean that Boland isn’t a [redacted] [redacted]head whose neighbors all hate him.

It does look like something that will require lots of upkeep if it’s not to fall apart in a couple of decades, so it’s important to think now about curatorship.

It might be an interesting experiment to see if one of those wealthy institutions or individuals that collect outsider art would be willing to purchase the sculpture and lease the land it’s on, and then negotiate an appropriate settlement with the local government as the new owner. And Boland would get the income from the sale and the lease. This could work, sssuming he isn’t a [redacted] [redacted]head.