Most reaction in the media seems to be quite favourable. As for the recycling medals being a turn off, I don't think so. These days almost everything is about how to help the environment. So why waste medal? They were destined for the landfill, not dug out of it.
I think they're gorgeous.. really beautiful and very unique. I'm happy that they didn't opt for any type of 'athletic' symbol or ode to Olympic's past or the spirit of it. They definitely went with celebrating the moment and the place it happened in which seems perfect.
Kudos to all involved, can't wait to see the majority of them stay in Canada.
I think they're gorgeous.. really beautiful and very unique. I'm happy that they didn't opt for any type of 'athletic' symbol or ode to Olympic's past or the spirit of it. They definitely went with celebrating the moment and the place it happened in which seems perfect.
Kudos to all involved, can't wait to see the majority of them stay in Canada.
Pretty much how I feel too. As far I can tell, by FAR the most memorable and unique medals ever presented. If you were an athlete, especially one with quite a collection of medals, these would really stand out in your among all the boring circles and striped lanyards. The fact they are like 'puzzle' pieces is a great idea, and the art is subtle and it works.
I believe I read the wrinkles shape was supposed to represent waves.
Pretty much how I feel too. As far I can tell, by FAR the most memorable and unique medals ever presented. If you were an athlete, especially one with quite a collection of medals, these would really stand out in your among all the boring circles and striped lanyards. The fact they are like 'puzzle' pieces is a great idea, and the art is subtle and it works.
I believe I read the wrinkles shape was supposed to represent waves.
And they're not the stupid ring like things of the Torino Games. God awful medals those were.
I love them. They're unique and show off what is all around BC. Native artwork.
They conjure up memories of the day I took my little boys to White Rock and showed them the magic that happens when you put a penny on the rail road track.
The fact that they don't really seem to put more than a casual memtion of the recycled material makes me think there is next to none present.
If you were to take a wild guess, how much gold do you think is required to make ALL of the medals in 2010. Your first try at "hundreds of pounds" is wrong.
