Bernini ...

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I just feel absolutely worthless and lazy each time I read about Bernini.  Often referred to as the successor of Michelangelo, Bernini produced great works of art, architecture, and sculpture - one of his greatest by the age of 23.  I am reminded with Bernini what is truly important as an artist, time dedicated to excellence.  I doubt seriously if I were his student he'd put up with even one minute of blogging or social media, for certain.  Gian Lorenzo Bernini, 1598-1690, was a an artist, sculptor, architect, writer and metal worker far surpassing his contemporaries.  Vast amount of information may be found  HERE and I urge everyone if you have at least five minutes to peruse that page; there are links to roughly sixty works in marble, as well as paintings and architecture.  What a gifted individual from his youth through old age, reminding all of us what can be accomplished when dedicated to it.

I Want to Hold Your Hand

 

Pierre Julien (French, 1731-1804), Gladiateur mourant [Dying Gladiator]
reception piece for the Académie 1779

Marble, 60 x 48 x 42 cm. Musée du Louvre, Paris

 

My mouth just drops when it comes to sculpture.  Examine that hand, will you? 

 When all the canvases are dry rotted and withered away, the sculpture will stand the test of time.

xo

Honoring Hironori Kawabata

As our hearts and minds are focused upon Japan and its people I wish to highlight sculptor, Hironori Kawabata. There is no denying the timeless Japanese tradition of care and dedication to any task, great or small. I've made a habit whenever I've felt careless in my work to remind myself of their excellence in all things, and doing so is a great equalizer. Thank you, Hironori, for your gift to us all in your inspiring work, our thoughts and prayers continue for your country and its honorable people.