This was one of the first things I saw after entering Socrates Sculpture Park. The sculpture of the roller-skater was pretty dramatic, and then if that wasn't enough, the incredible collection of portraits in the background adds even more interest. The unfortunate thing is, that after shooting this, since I was surrounded by so many other interesting sculptures, I moved on to do more photographs, and neglected to try and find out who the artists were who did all this work. Please click on the photo to see more details.
5 comments:
Don't beat yourself up! Although interesting and creative for our moment in time, the Skater and his creator are likely to soon fade in memory. It does not rival the work Michelangelo's David which has stood the test of time.
What a fun exhibit. What's especially appealing is the portraits behind the skater - a diverse mix of what could be self-portraits or maybe paintings by the artist who did the roller skater, too. Love the colors, the playfulness, the scale of the portraits (they're not just postage stamp drawings; they're large enough to stand out on their own). Maybe, as Ken Schwartz says, this will "soon fade in memory," but I hope not. There's plenty of room in the art world to admire the works of the "greats" but there's always space for others whose unheralded talent can make us smile, admire, reflect and appreciate a different perspective than we're used to seeing.
I appreciate the comments above from Anonymous. While art is a very personal experience and what appeals to one person may not appeal to others; the world absolutely needs sculptors, painters, poets, writers, philosophers and others who can stretch the mind and provide enjoyment to one extent or another.
I believe we should all forgive your mistake. You always give credit to the artists who create the variety of art you choose to photograph. betsey
Thank you all for your comments. I love the comments by Anonymous - I feel the comments are right on point! Thank you!
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