Comments on: George Tsutakawa Fountain Temporarily Removed From New Library Due To Damage Concerns

By: Inga

Inga — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:05:38 +0000

I also wondered what happened to it. I am glad I took a picture of it before it was removed.

By: warrenb

warrenb — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:57:43 +0000

Where is the George Tsutakawa fountain? Burien was lucky to have a piece by such an historically important artist. With the end of the BIAS’s run, now more than ever we need public art. I cannot emphisise this enough, THIS IS THE REAL THING! Its not rebar, its not nude, and it does not require interpatation by out of work collge professors. Its just beautifull and tranquil. Instead of hiding in some warehouse, we need to securely display this piece, and let all citizens and visitors to Burien enjoy the artistry of Mr. Tsutakawa.

By: Maxine

Maxine — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:02:28 +0000

warren, I couldn’t agree more. I was stunned when I went to the Town Square grand opening and discovered that they had placed the fountain not only outside where it wasn’t protected, but in such an inauspicious place where it wasn’t sited well for a work of this significance.

With the current problems of metal thefts, I figured someone would steal and sell it for scap if it was left outside. To lose this incredible work would be a travisty because not only is financially valuable, but also culturally. Tsutakawa fountains are quite rare with only about 70 of them worldwide.

I am glad that the King County Library and City finally figured out that it was an error to have it outside and unprotected. My hope is that they decide to move it back to the old library where it was beautifully and appropriately sited in the courtyard garden and also protected.

By: warren

warren — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:57:54 +0000

If the old library is to be the new community center, maybe the fountain could go back to its previous location where it was protected. Before the library moved I was wondering if it was going to be incorporated into the new space. I was glad to see it made the move, but thought its display seemed like an after thought. Then it was gone. This is the most important piece of art in Burien, it needs to be displayed and protected.

By: Michael Brunk

Michael Brunk — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:07:00 +0000

This is sad, I enjoyed photographing this fountain whenever I visit the new Town Square. I was disappointed when I noticed it missing today while at the Farmers Market.