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Hi Maya,
This is what you posted in the Gallery about the figure Balance:
“I made her right after 9/11. Please let there be balance. Including the Other and consciously redefining and regaining balance.”Before I saw your comments the first thing that came to mind when I saw this piece was the Goddess Kwan Yin, due to the design of the head. Did you use renditions of her as inspiration or something else?
SilverArrow wrote:Hi Maya,
This is what you posted in the Gallery about the figure Balance:
“I made her right after 9/11. Please let there be balance. Including the Other and consciously redefining and regaining balance.”Before I saw your comments the first thing that came to mind when I saw this piece was the Goddess Kwan Yin, due to the design of the head. Did you use renditions of her as inspiration or something else?
Hi SilverArrow,
my intent was to give “Balance” the feel of a Muslim women. I did not want this to be obvious, it was mostly for my own sense of participating in this tragedy. So far I have managed to stay out of religions and races. There are so many qualities to our unfolding that we all share and I stay with those.
Kuan Yin is a most precious figure. I like sculpting her very much and I have made many. The Divine Giver of Compassion is not necessarily a Goddess in Asia. Her exquisite essence is so very accessible and human and her origin is not related as an embodiment of some supernatural event. I feel I can sculpt her without moving into the minefield of religions.
Would you like to see Kwan Yin produced by Windstone?
Maya Hill wrote:SilverArrow wrote:Hi Maya,
This is what you posted in the Gallery about the figure Balance:
“I made her right after 9/11. Please let there be balance. Including the Other and consciously redefining and regaining balance.”Before I saw your comments the first thing that came to mind when I saw this piece was the Goddess Kwan Yin, due to the design of the head. Did you use renditions of her as inspiration or something else?
Hi SilverArrow,
my intent was to give “Balance” the feel of a Muslim women. I did not want this to be obvious, it was mostly for my own sense of participating in this tragedy. So far I have managed to stay out of religions and races. There are so many qualities to our unfolding that we all share and I stay with those.
Kuan Yin is a most precious figure. I like sculpting her very much and I have made many. The Divine Giver of Compassion is not necessarily a Goddess in Asia. Her exquisite essence is so very accessible and human and her origin is not related as an embodiment of some supernatural event. I feel I can sculpt her without moving into the minefield of religions.
Would you like to see Kwan Yin produced by Windstone?
I think that would be a very beautiful and inspiring sculpt. Although, I might be biased, because I like Goddess sculpts in general. They can take so many forms and can embody so many aspects of the feminine divine that I sometimes feel is lacking from our modern society. There is balance in all things, as one of my teachers used to say. 😉
I would be interested in one, too. Kwan Yin images/statues are so peaceful and serene.
The closeup pictures in your gallery have been very helpful. I am getting a much better feel for your work.
Welcome to the Forum: -)
lamortefille wrote:I would be interested in one, too. Kwan Yin images/statues are so peaceful and serene.
The closeup pictures in your gallery have been very helpful. I am getting a much better feel for your work.
Welcome to the Forum: -)
Hi Lamortefille
when I left Zurich 16 years ago my best friend and I staged our personal good buys by dressing up in long black gowns, very elegant, with great make-up and hair and we went around in Zurich draping ourselves over some of the beautiful fountains and played “Death in Venice/ Zurich. Just like the little pix with your Lamortefille. What sculpture is it?
I would like to know your story.I must say, I got my first few statues, Serenity, Balance and Wisdom, the other day and love them! They are exactly the right size to hold in your hand a play with. I’m a fidgety person, I always like to play with something and it gets worse when I’m stressed or nervous and they are wonderful and very soothing to play with. Thank you!! Looking forward to more art!
A lady from out town came to visit me in my studio seeking a gift for a friend. Many people here in town know that I like this kind of visit very much. Over a cup of tea, we came to the conclusion that “Balance” was the perfect gift. Suzanne shared how balance is important in her life. Here is her profound story.
” I have survived metastatic lung cancer for over 19 years, often feeling cured and safe only to face four reoccurrences as well as a new form of cancer in my breast. After four thoracic surgeries, a mastectomy, chemo and radiation, I am humbled by this cancer and have shifted from fight to acceptance. In doing so, I discovered an inner balance which allows a rich, passionate life while co-existing with cancer and my mortality. I work at keeping a balance with diet, exercise, meditation and love. Holding the Balance Journey Stone is a reminder of my life’s journey and keeps me focused and appreciative.”
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