There is a fountain between the railway station and the funicular taking visitors to the gorgeous town of Orvieto that defies belief. To say that it is ugly would be an understatement. In a land full of beautiful sculpture someone felt the need to create this.
It seems to be made of the same tufa that forms the bricks used for the lovely houses of the town. There is no way of photographing the fountain to make it look good.
What a pity that is what visitors see when they leave the station. Let’s hope sanity prevails and this eyesore is removed. Let me know what you think if you go to Orvieto.
neat concept.
By: danielwalldammit on September 23, 2012
at 8:39 pm
I’ve seen this monster object before and have tried to rationalize it, but no, it’s impossible… it’s a very bad piece. As a graduate of two schools of fine arts in the States and having studied art in Europe I can very safely say that the Poo sculpture is much the example of students being taught by teachers who are still amateurs themselves. I’m not adverse to modern art, far from it, but I am adverse to the works of the artistically unskilled who have their work judged and accepted by those who ALSO have no knowledge of the arts, quite unlike the great patrons during the Renaissance.
By: Gian Banchero on September 23, 2012
at 9:07 pm
It has nothing going for it. I don’t understand how it was ever built.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 24, 2012
at 6:54 am
Yukky Art for sure. Yes looks to be a real eyesore, but from all the other divine pictures its the only bad picture, in such a pretty town.
By: dianne Cant on September 23, 2012
at 10:05 pm
I think we can forgive Orvieto for this ugly fountain. The rest of the town is gorgeous.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 24, 2012
at 6:56 am
This is in an *art* category all of its own!
By: Just Add Attitude on September 23, 2012
at 10:27 pm
Art can sometimes be difficult to understand.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 24, 2012
at 6:56 am
Yes, the fountain isn’t the perfect welcome is it? But sounds like the town beyond is lovely, so maybe that matters more. I should be back to my regular blogging schedule Monday morning. I’ve missed everyone.
Hugs,
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on September 23, 2012
at 10:32 pm
The town is delightful, we should just avert our gazes from the ugly fountain.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 24, 2012
at 6:57 am
Your description title is very apt, Deb. š
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on September 23, 2012
at 11:08 pm
I thought it was an accurate description.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 24, 2012
at 6:57 am
Nice fountain …. but I could do without the additions along the rim.
By: aFrankAngle on September 24, 2012
at 12:36 am
Maybe they will erode away with the wind.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 24, 2012
at 6:58 am
One word, “SHIT”
By: paul on September 24, 2012
at 1:01 am
Harsh, but true.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 24, 2012
at 6:58 am
Really ugly, Debra. Definitely a “poo” fountain. What WERE they thinking?!!
By: adinparadise on September 24, 2012
at 6:01 am
Who knows? There are some strange things done in the name of art.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 24, 2012
at 6:59 am
Who in their right mind would okay a public project like this? It’s horrendous!
By: Jennifer Avventura on September 24, 2012
at 7:03 am
It has nothing going for it at all.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 24, 2012
at 1:19 pm
LOL your title is really apt for the “sculptures”! š
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on September 24, 2012
at 11:06 am
I thought it was apt.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 24, 2012
at 1:19 pm
???????? ….yikes!! THAT commission was rigged!!
By: Caterina on September 24, 2012
at 12:45 pm
Perhaps the “artist” was a nephew.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 24, 2012
at 1:18 pm
It looks as though one poo is also trying to escape this hideousness…!
By: Lu on September 24, 2012
at 12:54 pm
Can you blame it??
By: Debra Kolkka on September 24, 2012
at 1:18 pm
hahahahhahaahhaha!
Perhaps a second commission to, uh, *enhance* the turdlies, especially the one on the rim? I shudder to think of the submissions for consideration, though there may be laughter to be had! >:-D hahahahahhaha
By: lahgitana on September 24, 2012
at 1:25 pm
Perhaps a little dress could be put on the one crawling out of the fountain.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 24, 2012
at 8:18 pm
I. Can’t. Breathe. From. Laughing. hahahahahahhahah! oh my gawd! hahahahhahaha!
I’ll help sew! It’s gonna need a big dress!
By: lahgitana on September 24, 2012
at 8:55 pm
HA that is hilarious!! I’ve been to Orvieto but don’t remember seeing that. what a beast for such a magical town. I love the name you’ve given it though, made me laugh!
By: Where's Wiwi? on September 24, 2012
at 6:16 pm
Perhaps they could adopt the name officially.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 24, 2012
at 8:19 pm
Aw.I’m trying to find something good to say about it…’at least it’s different’, ‘some artist tried very hard’, ‘any city fathers who spend money on art are to be commended’…however…
By: Richard Tulloch on September 25, 2012
at 8:05 am
You would be flat out trying to find a good word about this.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 26, 2012
at 6:41 am
LOL – Artists!!!
By: TuscanyVillages on September 25, 2012
at 8:18 am
It looks like a big animal trying to drink the water out of the fountain ??? Er, it really doesn’t look appealing, Debra. Ooops.
By: rommel on September 25, 2012
at 5:47 pm
art eh? lol. It’s ugly I do agree.
Ciao, Francina
By: Francina on October 3, 2012
at 1:36 pm
There isn’t anything good to say about it at all.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 3, 2012
at 4:44 pm
The rail station is tiny, clean and so peaceful! It gives the feel of a tiny,tidy town and pure bliss ahead. The funicula is right across the road and after a little walk up the hill to the town there is beauty galore. I loved Orvieto.
By: Panama on October 6, 2012
at 1:04 am
Orvieto is one of the loveliest towns in all of Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 6, 2012
at 4:57 pm