Travel and art seem to go hand in hand, so today I share two very different works, in two very different places, that trigger very different emotions.
Photo credit: L. Tripoli
Auguste Rodin’s Burghers of Calais commemorates the leaders of Calais who volunteered to be executed to spare the city of Calais during the 100 Years War between England and France. Heavy stuff. What I like is that they are presented as one of us, at our level, not elevated on a pedestal, even though these particular leaders actually do deserve to be admired. Ultimately, the burghers were saved from execution by Queen Philippa of England who persuaded her spouse, Edward III, to spare the burghers because of the bad juju that would be generated.
Photo credit: M. Ciavardini
As intense and brooding as the Burghers makes me, a bright sculpture by Shelley Parriott in Woodstock, N.Y. fills me with peace, hope, and rainbow-bright happiness. I marvel at the different emotions inspired by these two very different works, separated by time, distance, space, and—perhaps—outlook.
—Lori Tripoli
Dear Lori Tripoli,
It was a surprise to see your mention of my Color Field Sculpture at the WFG Gallery in Woodstock, NY. Thank you very much for your comment and I’m so glad you enjoyed the sheer sun-filled colors!
Wishing you continued fascinating travel adventures.
Shelley Parriott
ColorFieldSculpture.com
Thank you for commenting, Shelley. I hope to come across more of your work one of these days.
Lori Tripoli
AKA Bashful Adventurer