7/27/2005: Foot sculpture
 

http://cellar.org/2005/foot.jpg

Right on the heels (ha! ha!) of the massive French sculpture honoring Jules Verne comes this German sculpture... honoring the German footballer Uwe Seeler. The WaPo official caption doesn't say whether the gent modeled for the shot, or whether his skin also bears that bluish hue with strange stripes in it. But it does underscore the great importance of always keeping your toenails cut.

I'm wondering if the artist is planning to model a giant Dr. Scholl's corn pad?

Reminds me of the Giant Foot of Monty Python fame--the one always coming down and crushing you when you least expect it.

All you people that criticize the NEA can just stop. It obviously ain't no better in the "cultured" countries. :rolleyes:

Somehow the phrase 'feet of clay' comes to mind.

It does bear a slight resemblance... :biggrin:

I was thinking of the Colossus

Looks like Mr. Seeler had some issues with his big toenail, ew.

Also - is that a robotic arm that's signing some crazy signature on top?

It is an ugly foot - that long first toe and the weirdly shaped nail just makes it unappealing.

The second toe is longer than the first... What does that mean again?

I just thought of something. Where the hell are they planning to put this thing when it's complete? Not exaclty a piece of art you want in your livingroom or infront of city hall.

What's his next project? Maradonna's "Hand Of God" perhaps?

I think it is supposed to mean royalty.

It means he's a werewolf.

Bluish hue and strange stripes suggest to me that the foot is carved out of rock. If so, it is massive and very heavy and probably meant to be outside.