tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post3035617706105405634..comments2024-03-28T18:01:17.304-07:00Comments on Daytonian in Manhattan: John Seward Johnson II's "Double Check" -- Zuccotti ParkTom Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13542224816886418433noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-2192747422458071052019-11-11T11:54:35.949-08:002019-11-11T11:54:35.949-08:00There is one thing that is missing from Mr Double ...There is one thing that is missing from Mr Double Check after his post 9/11 return... And that is his umbrella that lay on the bench just to his left. I heard somewhere that it disappeared sometime before he was moved back to Johnson's shop to be refurbished. Its really hard to find pics of it. But in some of the 9/11 photos you can see in under the dust.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17405337417488071518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-7134747608127682892018-09-28T08:59:34.540-07:002018-09-28T08:59:34.540-07:00He is now sitting on a bench at One Liberty Plaza ...He is now sitting on a bench at One Liberty Plaza on Broadway and Liberty Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05110652081249574781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-26478263588372680612018-02-03T12:45:44.570-08:002018-02-03T12:45:44.570-08:00Seward Johnson is a genius. He has magnificent vis...Seward Johnson is a genius. He has magnificent visual acuity, insight into people, loads of humor and refined sculpting technique, and HOPE in humanity, unlike many depressing artists who propagate gloom and doom. I/We have been going to Grounds For Sculpture, each season for many, many years watching and engaging in its development. It's a true testament to Seward Johnson who followed his passion, and therefore contributed, and still contributes much to all..Follow your passion everyone and you will not fail!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-65144192183473507802016-01-07T21:32:54.503-08:002016-01-07T21:32:54.503-08:00I'm looking at Double Check's twin at a bu...I'm looking at Double Check's twin at a building here in Nashville, TN. From what I was told, he was taken to the artist's studio after 9/11 to be used as a model for his brother's repair. Very interesting story. The Nashville version is here resting upon a marble floor I recently installed. Brad Dennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-12407713698217980262015-10-27T15:51:09.462-07:002015-10-27T15:51:09.462-07:00I also love "Double Check." When I work...I also love "Double Check." When I worked near the WTC, I sometimes sat near him at lunch. So glad he's still there!<br />Molly Nadlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245934160957324290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-41691574584018391472015-10-11T15:19:27.202-07:002015-10-11T15:19:27.202-07:00Just returned to Grounds for Sculpture after about...Just returned to Grounds for Sculpture after about 10 years. It is bigger and better and I am introducing it to friends. When you enter the main visitors center Double Check with all the debris is right there. It took my breath away and I immediately new it was about 911. Now, tomorrow I am going to the 911 memorial and will look for the original in Zucotti Park- I am so moved. Thank you Seward for your love of reaching our hearts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-7100548257374622382014-05-12T19:37:41.674-07:002014-05-12T19:37:41.674-07:00I just saw this at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilt...I just saw this at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ...powerful...they did the sculpture w/ the debris surround...http://www.groundsforsculpture.org/Exhibitions/Seward-Johnson-The-Retrospective<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-58352410690461950582012-10-21T08:43:06.406-07:002012-10-21T08:43:06.406-07:00I have been in love with "Double Check" ...I have been in love with "Double Check" for decades. I have met J Seward Johnson Jr and his wife Joyce several times. They are absolutely wonderful people. I have also been to Grounds for Sculpture where Mr. Johnson does his sculpting and has his work on display. It is magnificent. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06007590376329831111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-32756060805645858382012-03-27T15:47:44.116-07:002012-03-27T15:47:44.116-07:00The Occupy movement is well intentioned- but that ...The Occupy movement is well intentioned- but that doesn't stop them from royally p*ssing me offFrankFayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050963691668995933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-50331875048782933282012-03-27T09:17:13.780-07:002012-03-27T09:17:13.780-07:00Wow. That post-9/11 shot is stunning...Wow. That post-9/11 shot is stunning...Jason Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078079559796728394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502312000087595701.post-46361464104044921622012-03-27T04:39:20.079-07:002012-03-27T04:39:20.079-07:00This is a great post - I love the contrast between...This is a great post - I love the contrast between how the statue was treated at different times. Thanks for sharing this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com