Comments on: Steve Tobin In The 90s http://www.heronswoodvoice.com/2008/11/steve-tobin-in-the-90s/ Heronswood Voice – A web log written by George Ball Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:50:49 -0800 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: helena http://www.heronswoodvoice.com/2008/11/steve-tobin-in-the-90s/#comment-11643 helena Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:11:16 +0000 http://www.heronswoodvoice.com/?p=454#comment-11643 Oh this looks great! There these pieces located? We are lucky to have some works of Steve Tobin here in NJ - at Gardens for Sculpture. Oh this looks great! There these pieces located?
We are lucky to have some works of Steve Tobin here in NJ – at Gardens for Sculpture.

]]> By: KM http://www.heronswoodvoice.com/2008/11/steve-tobin-in-the-90s/#comment-5452 KM Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:38:14 +0000 http://www.heronswoodvoice.com/?p=454#comment-5452 Glad to hear it, George. Thank you! Glad to hear it, George. Thank you!

]]> By: George http://www.heronswoodvoice.com/2008/11/steve-tobin-in-the-90s/#comment-3317 George Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:35:01 +0000 http://www.heronswoodvoice.com/?p=454#comment-3317 Actually, you’re probably not weird; many folks have been either unhappy or neutral about the artwork. To each his own, I say. Regarding the weight of the large ones, fear not. Notice that all, and especially the giants, are set apart from almost everything. In one case–the Sunflower–it’s about 20 feet from an old beech. However, it rests widely on several feet, so I doubt there is a dangerous level of soil compaction. The rest of the small to medium sized pieces are either extraordinarily light or of no substantial weight that would affect the soil any more than, say, a large rock would. But thanks for your concern, and for reading the blog. I love New York City, especially the outer boroughs, which are much more appealing and diverse than when I was a teenager and first got to know Manhattan. Actually, you’re probably not weird; many folks have been either unhappy or neutral about the artwork. To each his own, I say. Regarding the weight of the large ones, fear not. Notice that all, and especially the giants, are set apart from almost everything. In one case–the Sunflower–it’s about 20 feet from an old beech. However, it rests widely on several feet, so I doubt there is a dangerous level of soil compaction. The rest of the small to medium sized pieces are either extraordinarily light or of no substantial weight that would affect the soil any more than, say, a large rock would. But thanks for your concern, and for reading the blog. I love New York City, especially the outer boroughs, which are much more appealing and diverse than when I was a teenager and first got to know Manhattan.

]]> By: KM http://www.heronswoodvoice.com/2008/11/steve-tobin-in-the-90s/#comment-3178 KM Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:31:16 +0000 http://www.heronswoodvoice.com/?p=454#comment-3178 I won't comment on the merit of the sculptures except to say that if they make you happy that's all that matters. I'd prefer to look at the trees without distractions, but I'm weird. Speaking of which, I notice the sculptures are probably very heavy and a few seem very close to some wonderful trees. Pardon if you've discussed the problem of soil compaction on tree roots, but most are oblivious to it. It's extremely important not to allow heavy trucks to drive under the tree branches, which defines the minimum area of roots that must be protected. As you know, tree roots extend some ways beyond the spread of branches (dripline) so trucks and other heavy stuff should be kept as far away as possible. It's a complex issue, but the basics are simple. Tree roots and soil organisms they depend on require oxygen and some way to get rid of C02. Compacting the soil reduces the air spaces between soil particles, causing slow asphyxiation. Decline and eventual death is often the result, but not so fast that the cause and effect is obvious. Norway and sugar maple, and most oaks are among the most sensitive species. London plane trees are among the most tolerant of compaction. Here in NYC, public art placers seem oblivious to the issue, and frequently place their heaviest 'pieces' next to and under the oldest and most beautiful trees. And we have relatively so few (trees)! Thanks. I won’t comment on the merit of the sculptures except to say that if they make you happy that’s all that matters. I’d prefer to look at the trees without distractions, but I’m weird. Speaking of which, I notice the sculptures are probably very heavy and a few seem very close to some wonderful trees. Pardon if you’ve discussed the problem of soil compaction on tree roots, but most are oblivious to it.

It’s extremely important not to allow heavy trucks to drive under the tree branches, which defines the minimum area of roots that must be protected. As you know, tree roots extend some ways beyond the spread of branches (dripline) so trucks and other heavy stuff should be kept as far away as possible.

It’s a complex issue, but the basics are simple. Tree roots and soil organisms they depend on require oxygen and some way to get rid of C02. Compacting the soil reduces the air spaces between soil particles, causing slow asphyxiation. Decline and eventual death is often the result, but not so fast that the cause and effect is obvious. Norway and sugar maple, and most oaks are among the most sensitive species. London plane trees are among the most tolerant of compaction.

Here in NYC, public art placers seem oblivious to the issue, and frequently place their heaviest ‘pieces’ next to and under the oldest and most beautiful trees. And we have relatively so few (trees)! Thanks.

]]> By: Cameron (Defining Your Home Garden) http://www.heronswoodvoice.com/2008/11/steve-tobin-in-the-90s/#comment-1411 Cameron (Defining Your Home Garden) Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:43:45 +0000 http://www.heronswoodvoice.com/?p=454#comment-1411 Those are beyond words! My goodness, the creativity and the talent to create the art sculptures. Thanks for sharing, Cameron Defining Your Home Garden Those are beyond words! My goodness, the creativity and the talent to create the art sculptures.

Thanks for sharing,
Cameron
Defining Your Home Garden

]]> By: Georgia http://www.heronswoodvoice.com/2008/11/steve-tobin-in-the-90s/#comment-1237 Georgia Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:51:48 +0000 http://www.heronswoodvoice.com/?p=454#comment-1237 I love reading your blog and your art is phenomenal, tho't of selling any. I love reading your blog and your art is phenomenal, tho’t of selling any.

]]> By: inadverttentfarmer http://www.heronswoodvoice.com/2008/11/steve-tobin-in-the-90s/#comment-1210 inadverttentfarmer Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:29:45 +0000 http://www.heronswoodvoice.com/?p=454#comment-1210 Those are some of the coolest sculptures I've ever seen. Thanks so much for sharing! Those are some of the coolest sculptures I’ve ever seen. Thanks so much for sharing!

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