Sculptures

There are sculptures, and there are sculptures. Some sculptures are easy to understand while others are more abstract, and are open to personal interpretation. Still, every piece of sculpture is a work of art, and means something to the sculptor. It is the artist’s medium to represent something.

A piece of sculpture is as much about the artist as what it represents. The idea, the emotions, and creativity that go into a sculpture might be totally lost on us, but to the artist and those who know how to appreciate it, the sculpture represents something and means something to them.

Creativity is a very personal thing. Sometimes, we might not agree with the depiction, but we can understand what the sculptor is trying to say – just like when we disagree with someone’s opinion, but we understand his or her line of thoughts.

Sometimes, knowing the artist personally, can help shed light on what he or she is trying to say or do.

When I look at a sculpture, I like to know what it represents, what it means. Personally, a good piece of sculpture depicts the artist’s story behind the sculpture. So, the first thing I do when I see a sculpture is to look for information on the sculpture.

This sculpture - The Force of Nature, is by Lorenzo Quinn of Spain. Aluminium and Stainless Steel are the materials. This is what the sign says :-

“We (humans) think of ourselves as the supreme beings, above all others and in absolute control of our destiny and surroundings. We live in a false sense of security only to be awakened by Mother Nature’s fury almost to remind us of her presence and our responsibility towards her child the Earth.”

I think the idea, or meaning behind the sculpture is excellent. What do you think of the sculpture and its depiction?

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