In Friday’s paper, I saw the pictures for Lewes’ 2025 temporary installations. I wonder why we need to view this type of art in our two parks filled with beautiful trees, water and birds.
Last year in George H.P. Smith Park, two of the contemporary pieces of art were the revolving mirrors and the revolving structure in the water surrounding the island. Some people said the sunlight coming off the mirrors startled the dogs and people walking in the park. They eventually had to be moved because the sunlight was reflecting in one of the homes in the area. The large revolving object in the water scared the fish, turtles and birds in the area. There were no fish in that area for the people who enjoyed fishing there. This year, Lewes wants to put three colored steel columns at the edge of the park. I can’t imagine how they add to the beauty of our park.
At Canalfront Park, three pieces of recycled plastic bottles will be hung on trellises. I didn’t realize that making plastic art to hang in our beautiful parks was the purpose of our recycling.
Don’t you think viewing nature is what we really want when we visit our parks?
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Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and building pages, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
