What is often mentioned about great
sculptors is they have the ability to look at a stone and never see just a
stone. Rather, they see what is inside this stone looking to be exposed. But,
often, this process takes time. Many great sculptors feel there was never just
a stone, as there was never just a second or a year. Each moment is timeless,
making the process more priceless than any completed work to show.
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I
think of my favorite sculptor, Constantin Brancusi. He was the underdog, like
many of the most famous artists at that time, battling his way through moral
and religious challenges to expose not only his wonderful work but also his
passion and love for “the essence of things.” If he sculpted a human figure, a
face, a bird, or a kiss, his honesty towards the essence has stood the test of
time.
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The
truth of time in art should speak with a one-of-a-kind voice, communicating
various elements such as truth and beauty.
This truth can be communicated not only in one viewing, but they may
possess the power to resonate with us over longer time periods or even change
us forever. Viewing art can communicate the process or passion poured into the
piece of work, but most importantly, it opens our eyes to a person and, not
just the artist, but ourselves.
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