Location: Ocean Drive between Amistad and Oleander Ave.,Corpus Christi, TX. Purpose:Donated by Dusty Durrill Sculpture: 16 ft. tall, 15 hundred pounds Description: Compass, faces South to show winds of Corpus "I wanted to do something that was reflective of the things that makes us really unique," - H.W. Tatum as quoted in an article by Rhiannon Meyers, Jessica Savage on caller.com |
Community and Historical Connection This quote by the artist truly describes how the sculpture shows beautifully a depiction of our infamous winds here on the bay. The winds of Corpus are only one of many aspects of our local identity as a city. In a way this is similar to the sculpture by Pompeo Coppini, "Queen of the Sea," which also records Corpus Christi's most prominent characteristics. Even though this is a fairly new sculpture with little recorded history as of yet, there is a large statement that comes from a piece that takes an aspect of life in Corpus Christi and makes it into a symbol to the community. Mentioned in both the article referred to at the left and the video link below is the cities permanent art collection. This collection shows how Corpus Christi, since the first public piece of art, has valued the representation of art through out the city. It references the history of art within our community and how people are still keeping this aspect of Corpus alive. |
"Wind Dancer"
By H.W. (Buddy) Tatum Jr.
"she faces south so she can be a reference point both from the land and the see. Our prevailing winds are south winds so she's facing into the wind, like a sail boat going through the eye of the wind." - H.W. Tatum Jr. to KIII news
Photo by Unkown