Mesa
James N Reeb - Forever New Frontiers
20 E Main St, Mesa
It is not often in our digital age that you are unable to find information about an artist, but data on James N Reeb is virtually impossible to find. He is from Provo, UT and owned Reeb Ranch Studios, but outside of that he is a mystery man.
This lovely two-piece statue, Forever New Frontiers, has caused a bit of controversy, due to the children playing with a helicopter, a weapon of war; and the fact that this statue was donated by The Boeing Company. Good art should elicit strong reactions, but art should also be able to be interpreted in different ways by different viewers. I choose to see Reeb emphasizing children naturally using their imagination, play, and their ability to not be held back by the boundaries that adults often place around what they can dream or achieve. With that view, this sculpture should be an inspiration to all of us.
Forever New Frontiers is yet another reason to go to downtown Mesa and experience their Downtown Mesa Art Walk. You will not be disappointed.
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