Birdsong
Birdsong and the sculpture Freedom both came out of my appreciation for the shapes of the beautiful birds experienced whilst travelling through
the Yucatan in Mexico.The way the birds lift their
heads up to the sky - an angle reminiscent to me
of prayer - the intensity of their focus, the richness of their song, exquisiteness of form and line. Their
whole being aligns towards their song. They become the song. I felt the invitation to be so still in nature that
I actually became nature. The sandstone had such beautiful colours in it that I wanted to do something with a simple form that would not detract from the beautiful colours. |
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Freedom
This sculpture was commissioned by a dear friend Susan, whose nickname is Bird.
The inspiration for the design was to sculpt an abstract bird form that honoured Susan and her beautiful nature. Susan expresses herself in life with vitality, creativity and generosity that is an inspiration to many.
In the form I endeavoured to create a sense of a birdsong that flows upwards and invites us to move with it towards the qualities of aspiration and reaching for the highest in ourselves - at the same time to sing our song in appreciation for the magic that is already within us. The birds do it all the time, singing the joy of their existence with a beauty and freedom that also exists within us.
Thank you Susan for the opportunity to create this form and expression. |
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