Monday, July 11, 2011

The future of the Surfing Madonna



Mother Mary has been replaced by street art that is less beautiful and more political. Is this what the Grumpy Old Men wanted?



Meanwhile, I've been rethinking the wisdom of putting the mosaic at the library. When I wrote favorably about Logan Jenkins' column recommending the library, someone commented, "Gimme a break!" I couldn't figure out what was so objectionable.

But upon further reflection, the library wouldn't give the Madonna the exposure it deserves. The library gets its crowd of regulars: homeless people, children, and Internet-surfing deadbeats. It wouldn't be seen by most of the thousands of locals and tourists who come to the beaches, shops, and restaurants of Encinitas.

The three remaining proposed locations are 7-11, Captain Keno's, and Surfy Surfy. 7-11 is a non-starter. A chain convenience store is no place for Our Lady of the Waves. Which leaves Captain Keno's and Surfy Surfy, which represent the history and future. Both are owned by community-minded good folk. I wish they both could host Mary.

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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    $tock$ saw the latest rendition on the wall and liked it! He wanted "NO SOUL" added also...

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  2. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    7-11 opts for the Madonna of the Slurpie Slough; or Jesus multiplies the Hotdog on a stick. How about a "SOLD" sign on the Lofts or Pacific Station - now we're talking miracles!!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Let this be the beginning of the end of the political careers of $tock$, Bond, Houlihan and Gaspar. Is the Madonna more powerful than Wonder Woman or the Dunces of Development?? Time for a sweep of City Hall!

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  4. Evan A. PintzukJuly 15, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Oust $,B,H&G, and put' Our Lady Lupe' back where she belongs!
    Then, brush off your hands, pat yourselves on the back, and recognize that 5 injustices have been righted!!!
    Evan Ashley Pintzuk

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  5. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I think the wall in front of Self-Realization Center would be perfect. The golden lotus dome would be a fitting backdrop.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    The city pays an "Art Administrator" $127,000 plus expenses!!Sounds like a position that should be eliminated. When the public is asleep, the coffers of the city treasury are robbed - Encinitas is soundiong like Bell II all the time!

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