"Statue of Liberty Liberty Enlightening the World", which is the full title of Bartholdi's work was fashioned in the style of Greco-Roman art.
I love the Statue of Liberty. Really, how can I not fall in love with 60,000 pounds of repousse patina copper?
Not only is it a monumental work of art, it is a symbol of America, of freedom, and of potential.
I got to see the lady in 1997. I did not want to see it the tourist way. I wanted to feel it.
I first saw it from across the water at night. In a way similar to the way my family would have seen it coming in to the harbor. After weeks of traveling on the water.
I tried to imagine what they would have felt, the smell of the air, and the freedom of land. They had made it.
Would they have almost forgotten why the hell they did this in the first place? Then, to see her there in all her glory. Emotional... yes!
I wonder if after they got here, if it was truly worth the journey, the hardship, and the heartache?
My hat is off to you Giuseppe, this is big!
Wonderful Marie.
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I admire your enthusiasm.
ReplyDelete"how can I not fall in love with 60,000 pounds of repousse patina copper?"
Yes but, can she cook?
Thanks Renee
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful, but you are right; she probably can’t cook at all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping be Clarity
I read all your posts and you are so talented deary!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to feel that face
And
I want to make some of those beads
Brittany
http://www.papermoonies.blogspot.com
oh my heavens Marie...this is so great!!! I love it...the meaning and the way you made this piece...wow!!!
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Hugs
Diana
Beautiful piece. I am a very patriotic chick, so I especially love this. I always thought if you were beautiful, you didn't have to cook!
ReplyDeleteThanks Brittany!
ReplyDeleteThank you Diana!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I wouldn't know about the beautiful and not cooking Susan!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute you are doing for our Lady Liberty! And doing it so beautifully, I might add. I've never seen her but would love to. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lynda. It moves me, it is one of the most beautiful pieces of art and I have only seen it in pictures and from far away.
ReplyDeleteBut I think what she is supposed to represent shakes me to my foundations. I feel like I need to keep it in mind in my life.
This assemblage is incredible! Unique, and fun and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMarie, I would like to feature this work on my blog. I wanted to ask you first.
ReplyDeleteThank you Chris, you are so very kind and I would be honored!
ReplyDeleteHey doll, I just visited Lady Liberty a few days ago. She is magnificent as ever.
ReplyDeleteDid you take pictures of her too Ces??
ReplyDeleteI know I love the one in your header, are there more???