It's finished!
Isn't it always nice when you can say something like that? With all the work that went into this relief, Mike is ready for vacation. Even the casting process put him through a physical and emotional ride. The work that goes into creating something, from concept to finished product, is amazingly strenuous and impressive. When I try the process myself I tend to give up, so I have a tremendous respect for artists in general.
Last night we went to the opening of the Fall Show at the Springville Museum of Art. There were a LOT of people there. I think they ran out of cups for water. But it was a nice evening, with beautiful art, and great people. Mike has received continuous awards in this show for the last...seven years? Eight, maybe? This is how you know that he works hard and puts a lot of himself into his pieces. Not only is he good, but he uses his talents and knowledge for good. He creates pieces that convey messages about important qualities and elements of humanity. He has portrayed courage, love, sorrow, joy, doubt, faith, equality, and more. The essence of being human.
That being said, there were other artists in the show that also had beautiful works. I enjoyed walking around, pausing to explore sculptures and paintings. But the more fun part was watching other people look at the artworks. They had such a broad selection this year, from allegorical classical pieces like Mike's, to stained glass, to multi-media works. Children tended to like brighter colors and pieces they could "try" (by putting on headphones, for example). Many of the young adults paused at the allegorical-themed paintings (women with blindfolds seemed to be a theme this year). Older individuals stopped at almost everything.
I think my point in writing this blog is to inspire people to get out and get involved in their art communities. Walk a gallery stroll, go to a museum (there are several free museums where I live; they take donations but are happy to have everyone!). Find an artist you live close to and ask them about their work and why they do it. Don't limit yourself to visual arts, either. Try something knew, like an opera, or a Man Booker novel. The arts are the basis of the humanities, and we need more of them. More exploration in communicating experiences, thoughts, and feelings. More compassion, thoughtfulness, and sympathy. More willingness to be kind, to be helpful, and to consider all sides of an issue. This makes it sound like a big job, like too much work, but it's not.
Begin here, with art.
Isn't it always nice when you can say something like that? With all the work that went into this relief, Mike is ready for vacation. Even the casting process put him through a physical and emotional ride. The work that goes into creating something, from concept to finished product, is amazingly strenuous and impressive. When I try the process myself I tend to give up, so I have a tremendous respect for artists in general.
Last night we went to the opening of the Fall Show at the Springville Museum of Art. There were a LOT of people there. I think they ran out of cups for water. But it was a nice evening, with beautiful art, and great people. Mike has received continuous awards in this show for the last...seven years? Eight, maybe? This is how you know that he works hard and puts a lot of himself into his pieces. Not only is he good, but he uses his talents and knowledge for good. He creates pieces that convey messages about important qualities and elements of humanity. He has portrayed courage, love, sorrow, joy, doubt, faith, equality, and more. The essence of being human.
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| My awesome camera skills - least fuzzy pic of this scene! |
I think my point in writing this blog is to inspire people to get out and get involved in their art communities. Walk a gallery stroll, go to a museum (there are several free museums where I live; they take donations but are happy to have everyone!). Find an artist you live close to and ask them about their work and why they do it. Don't limit yourself to visual arts, either. Try something knew, like an opera, or a Man Booker novel. The arts are the basis of the humanities, and we need more of them. More exploration in communicating experiences, thoughts, and feelings. More compassion, thoughtfulness, and sympathy. More willingness to be kind, to be helpful, and to consider all sides of an issue. This makes it sound like a big job, like too much work, but it's not.
Begin here, with art.
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| One of my favorite details |
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