Comments on: Big Art in St Helens

By: Jo

Jo — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:29:33 +0000

Whatever awards the sculpture has won, and regardless of the ‘touching’ background, Dream still looks like a massive ***. It cannot be denied. Personally, I think it’s quite funny – I have read comments from people who found out about dream by typing ‘**** sculpture, Manchester’ into Google after driving past. However it is sad that the poignant true meaning of the statue is completely lost to a good half of its audience because the artists involved made a really *** stupid mistake.

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:28:51 +0000

Sorry you feel that way frank. But it has just won an award for sculpture. Do they have ‘better’ art in Spain?
There was a programme on TV over the summer about how the choice of art was made. Maybe you missed it because it was inspiring to see that local people, (some ex-miners and others) and not those you are criticising were key in the choice of subject for this artwork.

By: frank howson.

frank howson. — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:44:22 +0000

ive just been to see this thing for the first time, now my eyes arent great being 62. but it wasnt until i was within 30 yards that i realised it wasnt actually i giant penis. now i dont know how much this cost the public, and im not going to look into coz i fear it may cause me shock, the old ticker wont be able to deal with in my late age. but what i will say, is what ever it cost, it was too much, it is a disgusting monstrosity, that highlights the complete lack of imagination and ambition that this area has an the people running the place have.
now i live is spain half the year, and cant wait to get back there. one thing is for sure i wont be telling anybody about the ‘giant penis’ that has been erected in st-helans and certainly wont be taking any pictures of it, to remind me of the state this place has become. st-helans council….. hang your heads in shame…imbeciles.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:40:20 +0000

Not sure about the goatee beard. If you see it when the sun is low it does kind of glow.

By: peter woolich

peter woolich — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:34:28 +0000

i think the big head is amazing, and really shows what us st hellians are all about. although as a contempory artist myself, i believe that some beatifully bright colours would do it more justice and eradicate the dullness, perhaps even a muzzy or goatee beard would help draw in the crowds from a-far.

By: Catriona

Catriona — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:59:43 +0000

I saw the Channel 4 programme last night and was SO proud of the way St Helen’s folk showed their warmth and friendliness. I think the artist has done a great job and Dream is stunning.

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 31 May 2009 21:11:58 +0000

Well put Georgia. It really is something to be proud about St Helens.

By: Georgia,age 11

Georgia,age 11 — Sun, 31 May 2009 19:19:26 +0000

I live in St.Helens and i’ve been to see Dream… on several occasions and it is most spectacular. I am so proud of this piece of art, since St.Helens is not the prettiest of places to live in Great Britain. I love Dream… and I will always remember it as the must amazing piece of art I have seen, and for all the people who hate Dream… why don’t you appreciate that you have such a great peice of art in your local area!!!

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 30 May 2009 15:12:25 +0000

No, this is how it is in the flesh. It seems a bit squashed, but it is what makes the impact when you see it.

By: mrben

mrben — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:31:44 +0000

Is there any angle from which it doesn’t look like you’ve picked the wrong aspect ratio? It does funny things to my eyes although I like it.