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October 8, 2011 Freedom
I wanted to create a sculpture almost anyone, regardless of their background, could look at and instantly recognize that it is about the idea of struggling to break free. This sculpture is about the struggle for achievement of freedom through the creative process.
Discovered via: Creativity
CaliforniaMama Saturday Oct 8 08:47 AM
When I first saw this image of this sculpture, I was struck right away by the femininity of the motion, the graceful gestures and the yearning to break free.
Then I found the sculptor's website.
I looked at the image there of the same sculpture and I could not believe it was the same piece. Where was the grace and motion? It appears to be more of a struggle and a triumphant release.
It is amazing the difference a perspective can make . . .
Trilby Saturday Oct 8 08:48 AM
I really don't know how I feel about that.
I'm leaning towards "ick"
DanaC Saturday Oct 8 09:03 AM
I think it's magnificent. Really striking.
Griff Saturday Oct 8 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by DanaC
I think it's magnificent. Really striking.
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DanaC Saturday Oct 8 09:17 AM
Put ever so slightly in mind of some sculptures in Bolton, that loved as a kid.
I just googled and apparently they were by Jacob Epstein:
http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/coll...term=sculpture
Total tangent I know, and a different style, but this was always my favourite of his:
'Maquet for the TUC War Memorial':http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/coll...58p9/imageFile
[eta] Those images come up as too massive if I link to em.
Have changed to url
footfootfoot Saturday Oct 8 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by CaliforniaMama
When I first saw this image of this sculpture, I was struck right away by the femininity of the motion, the graceful gestures and the yearning to break free.
Then I found the sculptor's website. I looked at the image there of the same sculpture and I could not believe it was the same piece. Where was the grace and motion? It appears to be more of a struggle and a triumphant release. It is amazing the difference a perspective can make . . . |
CaliforniaMama Saturday Oct 8 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Brianna
I really don't know how I feel about that.
I'm leaning towards "ick" |
What makes you say that? (Just being curious, again.)
CaliforniaMama Saturday Oct 8 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by DanaC
[eta] Those images come up as too massive if I link to em.
Have changed to url |
newtimer Saturday Oct 8 11:42 AM
That sculpture of a monkey peeping around a Buddhist monk looked more realistic. I like that one better.
HungLikeJesus Saturday Oct 8 12:21 PM
What's freedom for? To know eternity.
I swear she cast a shadow white as stone.
But who would count eternity in days?
These old bones live to learn her wanton ways:
(I measure time by how a body sways).
BrilliantDisguise Saturday Oct 8 12:26 PM
I love it! Beautiful, graceful, exquisite.
Gravdigr Saturday Oct 8 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by CaliforniaMama
When I first saw this image of this sculpture, I was struck right away by the femininity of the motion, the graceful gestures and the yearning to break free.
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ETA:
Trilby Saturday Oct 8 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by CaliforniaMama
por que?
What makes you say that? (Just being curious, again.) |
it reminds me of a lump of mud turning into a frog.
I don't know why but I really don't like it. I see no grace, no beauty, no freedom. I see someone fleeing a horrible sci-fi monsters' lair.
dunno why. Yick.
BigV Saturday Oct 8 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by CaliforniaMama
When I first saw this image of this sculpture, I was struck right away by the femininity of the motion, the graceful gestures and the yearning to break free.
--snip |
ZenGum Saturday Oct 8 07:46 PM
Han Solo was the first thing I thought of.
I am not proud of this.
Oh and Grav ... 
you're such a yob.
SPUCK Sunday Oct 9 05:07 AM
The photos don't show the rest of the sculpture. That guy still emerging, hand up, is trying to signal what's coming from the immediate right - a speeding Mack Truck - seen in the window reflection.
Gravdigr Sunday Oct 9 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ZenGum
Oh and Grav ...
you're such a yob. |
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