100% agree. The one they chose is awful. Proportions are weird and it’s like the fractal logo from the rivalry jerseys (which I hate).
Fo sho. His proposal is sick. Think he would have won if he went with more than 1 Bison.
I feel like we got lied too about the buffalo renders lol these new ones are pathetic. They’re so bad I wouldn’t trust this guy to design a kid’s birthday invitation
This one is a million times better. Missed opportunity.
keep In mind while his main renders look realistic It would be full cast bronze 16 feet tall , should low key petition this hard
100% agree. Their idea for the statues stinks
“I wish I had more hands so I could give those _statues_ FOUR THUMBS DOWN!” – Buffalo Legend Rick James
Absolutely should have been this (or similar style)
This is fantastic…shoulda coulda.
Wow this is gorgeous
instead we get a perpetual reminder of the home loss to the Pats…
From his site: “The Buffalo Bills bison monument should be a landmark that stands the test of time, not one tied to the fabrication trends of a specific era. A realistic and detailed bronze sculpture matures with the environment, becoming a universally cherished symbol for generations of fans.”
Agreed. His version slaps and reflects the spirit of the community.
Absolutely. Ask 1000 Bills fans which style is preferred and it may be a runaway.
Its not a lost in space thing…
So much complaining! Cheer up!
Little too pastoral for me.
Ok, but he didn’t. What’s the point in dwelling on it?
Part of me thinks that the polygonal design is half because it may be harder for drunk people to try and climb.
I’ve seen his wildcat in person at Johnson & Wales University in Providence; it’s quite impressive and shockingly lifelike for its immense size. FYI- that’s not me in the picture, lol.
Meh, I like that they are doing something different.
Ehhh… The ones they’re doing are fine.
I hate (HATE) the big red metal stripes on the mock render that sit outside and off the main design…. ugh
This is like a bigger version of the ones at the junction between the 190-90.
I think the ones they selected are kind of ok…but this is much better.
I’m gonna go against the apparent hive on this one. I like the design they are going with- bull, cow, and calf is cool and the ability to light up and breathe steam will be cool. It’s unique – I’ve never seen a statue do either of those things. I’ve seen a million bronze statues before.
Soooo much better
While I’m often skeptical of classical romanticization in design (ie realism being the most elegant solution) the winning design definitely falls into trendy and kitsch pitfalls of aesthetics and materiality and I share Mike’s insistence on the graceful aging of materials/design. His consideration of the edge condition was very impressive to me (the prairie grass and boulder option being especially interesting solutions). I do think a more contemporary/abstract design using a metal like corten steel would have been more appropriate and timeless.
I like his work and it sounds like he was a finalist, and while I feel that it probably would’ve looked wonderful, I feel the Bills going with the multiple statues is the right choice over a single one. I don’t see anything that states he would’ve planned for more than one Bison sculpted. I’m curious if time, amount of sculptures needed, or price came into play here. Maybe if the Bills decided to do one Bison, he would’ve been the favorite.
As for the choice they went with, I’m reserving judgement to see how they have everything set up before casting judgement.
I like it much better, but his proposal was just a photoshopped bison in grass. He should’ve showed us what it looks like rendered in bronze with real light reflecting off the bronze.
Maybe if someone actually took the time/skill to design it. That’s AI.
so much better
Not only is the design gorgeous and detailed but the proposal was made with so much thought, intention and passion it’s a damn shame this didn’t make it.
Agreed. The ones they chose look like they’re trying WAY too hard to be “trendy” yet still failing miserably. They look like something you’d see in a mall in the late 80’s.
Good luck changing it. They are already building the statues and have a good chuck done. Go to the university if you want a picture with a bronze statue. This whole fucking project everyones got a complaint. Add it to the list of shit a small vocal group of keyboard warriors hate and stay home from the games if your that upset.
Im might be in the minority here but I like the current design better
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100% agree. The one they chose is awful. Proportions are weird and it’s like the fractal logo from the rivalry jerseys (which I hate).
Fo sho. His proposal is sick. Think he would have won if he went with more than 1 Bison.
I feel like we got lied too about the buffalo renders lol these new ones are pathetic. They’re so bad I wouldn’t trust this guy to design a kid’s birthday invitation
This one is a million times better. Missed opportunity.
https://preview.redd.it/pxove5ffmerg1.png?width=764&format=png&auto=webp&s=d4135fd298afcf17b73077e4265adf9187d57d45
keep In mind while his main renders look realistic It would be full cast bronze 16 feet tall , should low key petition this hard
100% agree. Their idea for the statues stinks
“I wish I had more hands so I could give those _statues_ FOUR THUMBS DOWN!” – Buffalo Legend Rick James
Absolutely should have been this (or similar style)
This is fantastic…shoulda coulda.
Wow this is gorgeous
instead we get a perpetual reminder of the home loss to the Pats…
From his site: “The Buffalo Bills bison monument should be a landmark that stands the test of time, not one tied to the fabrication trends of a specific era. A realistic and detailed bronze sculpture matures with the environment, becoming a universally cherished symbol for generations of fans.”
Agreed. His version slaps and reflects the spirit of the community.
Absolutely. Ask 1000 Bills fans which style is preferred and it may be a runaway.
Its not a lost in space thing…
So much complaining! Cheer up!
Little too pastoral for me.
Ok, but he didn’t. What’s the point in dwelling on it?
Part of me thinks that the polygonal design is half because it may be harder for drunk people to try and climb.
I’ve seen his wildcat in person at Johnson & Wales University in Providence; it’s quite impressive and shockingly lifelike for its immense size. FYI- that’s not me in the picture, lol.
https://preview.redd.it/ftbjayv7verg1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d0763d3a84e8ae684d86d547898ae5199da3f237
Meh, I like that they are doing something different.
Ehhh… The ones they’re doing are fine.
I hate (HATE) the big red metal stripes on the mock render that sit outside and off the main design…. ugh
This is like a bigger version of the ones at the junction between the 190-90.
I think the ones they selected are kind of ok…but this is much better.
I’m gonna go against the apparent hive on this one. I like the design they are going with- bull, cow, and calf is cool and the ability to light up and breathe steam will be cool. It’s unique – I’ve never seen a statue do either of those things. I’ve seen a million bronze statues before.
Soooo much better
While I’m often skeptical of classical romanticization in design (ie realism being the most elegant solution) the winning design definitely falls into trendy and kitsch pitfalls of aesthetics and materiality and I share Mike’s insistence on the graceful aging of materials/design. His consideration of the edge condition was very impressive to me (the prairie grass and boulder option being especially interesting solutions). I do think a more contemporary/abstract design using a metal like corten steel would have been more appropriate and timeless.
I like his work and it sounds like he was a finalist, and while I feel that it probably would’ve looked wonderful, I feel the Bills going with the multiple statues is the right choice over a single one. I don’t see anything that states he would’ve planned for more than one Bison sculpted. I’m curious if time, amount of sculptures needed, or price came into play here. Maybe if the Bills decided to do one Bison, he would’ve been the favorite.
As for the choice they went with, I’m reserving judgement to see how they have everything set up before casting judgement.
I like it much better, but his proposal was just a photoshopped bison in grass. He should’ve showed us what it looks like rendered in bronze with real light reflecting off the bronze.
Maybe if someone actually took the time/skill to design it. That’s AI.
so much better
Not only is the design gorgeous and detailed but the proposal was made with so much thought, intention and passion it’s a damn shame this didn’t make it.
Agreed. The ones they chose look like they’re trying WAY too hard to be “trendy” yet still failing miserably. They look like something you’d see in a mall in the late 80’s.
Good luck changing it. They are already building the statues and have a good chuck done. Go to the university if you want a picture with a bronze statue. This whole fucking project everyones got a complaint. Add it to the list of shit a small vocal group of keyboard warriors hate and stay home from the games if your that upset.
Im might be in the minority here but I like the current design better