Rendering of what the art will look like in Tribeca Park.
Move over, teddy, there’s new art in town. “Bearlike Construction,” a bronze teddy bear that looks as if it is made of trash bags, will be replaced by “Head of Goliath,” Jennifer Lantzas, public art coordinator for the Parks Department, told the Tribeca Committee on Feb. 11. The teddy bear has been installed at the center of Tribeca Park, a misshapen triangle situated between Walker St., W. Broadway and Sixth Ave., for almost a year, but the new piece will be there from May until July.
“Head of Goliath,” which is six feet wide and roughly three to four feet tall, is the work of artist Nicolas Holiber. An interpretation of the biblical story of David and Goliath, the massive sculpture will be made with multiple repurposed materials and will rest on a base similar to the one the bear is now on, said Lantzas. Committee members asked if people would be able to touch the art.
“Any of our public artworks, we assume people will be putting it to the test,” she said to laughs.
