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Artist Sia’s ‘Lady Justice’ art-box proposal tabled for design revision
Summary
An application from an artist identified as Sia to paint a utility art box titled 'Lady Justice' near the Erie County Courthouse was presented; commissioners requested a more dynamic composition and voted to table the application pending a revised design.
Commissioners reviewed an art-box application from an artist identified as Sia proposing a 'Lady Justice' design for a utility box at West Washington and Jackson Streets, near the Erie County Courthouse.
A staff member summarized the proposal and the artist’s qualifications, noting the applicant previously completed another city art box and has exhibited in the city hall gallery. The staff member said the application was otherwise complete and that the artist lives downtown.
Commission discussion focused on the proposed composition. One commissioner said the current sketch felt static and resembled a sticker, recommending a painted background and a more dynamic composition: “I would like a revision,” the commissioner said. Commissioners agreed the theme was appropriate but asked the artist to present an expanded composition that better integrates foreground and background.
The commission moved to table the application and requested that the applicant return with a revision in April. A motion to table was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote.
No approval or permit was issued at the meeting; staff will ask the applicant for revised artwork and precedent images and will bring the updated proposal back to the commission for consideration.
