Art in the Streets of Shenyang, China

Last week, I reported on the art works I saw in the Streets of San Francisco and that reminded me of the art works I saw in the Streets of Manchurian city of Shenyang in China.  Below are several such pictures I took in May when I visited my family.

There were many sculptures in the park and in the residential compounds - fanciful and whimsical though artistic value was not particularly high.

Park Sculpture:


Sculpture in Street:


Sculptures in Residential Compounds:












In shopping district, I saw relief on the ground in shapes of traditional Chinese coins, complete with inscriptions marking on the reign of the emperors:



Shenyang was expanding its public transit system.  There were two subway lines opened last year and there were at least seven more under construction and some more streetcar and light-rail lines as well.  I saw some interesting subway stations, each station had distinctive floor and ceiling design, marking the specific locations.

Industrial Exhibition Hall Station:




Subway Station - Municipal Library Station (writings in various styles - 书, book):




I also like an imposing boat-shaped shelter at a bus stop:



Some utilitarian benches and walls made of cages and pebbles were pieces of art as well:








Art did existing everywhere.  Even a shop door covered with advertisement looked like avant-garde art installtion:



And finally I saw this humble yet lovely flower pot on the sidewalk:

 


Label: Shenyang, Shenyang Trip 2012