Monday, May 16, 2011

Two Sculptures/ My World

Inukshuk, Fairy Lake Park, Newmarket

This inukshuk was constructed in 2002 by two Inuit students - Luke Ayaligak and Juanisi Jaw - from Nunavut (Canada's northeastern territory) to commemorate their visit.

Inukshuk: a stone structure in the shape of a person used by the Inuit to mark a location

"Eternal Peace", Fairy Lake Park, Newmarket

Sculptor Brett Davis created this piece bought for this park by several companies and given to the town of Newmarket in 2001.

Closeup of "Eternal Peace" as seen from the other side

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43 comments:

  1. Yogi♪♪♪May 16, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    I've seen Inukshuk before, maybe on your blog. They are very cool.

    The other sculpture is very interesting. Parts of it remind me of a bird.

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  2. RachelMay 16, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Very cool! I just had an inuksuk on my blog the other day too; although, mine did not last more than a few minutes and this one looks like it can stand the tests of time. I think they are so neat! Thank you for sharing this.

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  3. KathyMay 16, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    One an ancient art form, the other modern. Great contrast.

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  4. KateMay 16, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Wow! I LOVE these sculptures. Great job of photographing them!!

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  5. DarlaMay 16, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Thanks for introducing me to the inukshuk form of sculpture. Very interesting.

    Darla

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  6. Small City ScenesMay 16, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Nice shots of cool sculptures. MB

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  7. Penelope NotesMay 16, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    The Inukshuk is something we see a lot of in BC. It was a symbol during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, in fact. The more sleek and modern sculpture is an interesting blend of current and traditional First Nations. I love the symbolism of the open-ended circle with a wing.

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  8. Judy May 16, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Very cool sculptures...I love the stone one.

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  9. cieldequimperMay 16, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I was introduced to Inukshuk in Québec and have since adored 'him'...

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  10. Martha ZMay 16, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I find the "Eternal Peace" sculpture very moving. To me it looks like a mother holding her child up to her face.

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  11. VPMay 16, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I like Inukshuk much more than the other!

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  12. RedPatMay 16, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    I like them both - great!

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  13. Janine BolléeMay 16, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Your world is choc-a-bloc full of interesting features. These are so exciting. I'm thinking.... that top one, wouldn't need much doing. I've got just the spot for it :-)

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  14. Sylvia KMay 16, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Love the Inukshuk and the others are wonderful, too! Terrific captures and a lovely look at your world! Hope you have a delightful week!

    Sylvia

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  15. DianneMay 16, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    they are both beautiful
    I think I like Inushuk a bit more because it seems more organic

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  16. Carolyn FordMay 16, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    these are really intriguing sculptures!

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  17. B i r g i t t aMay 16, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I liked these to sculptures a lot - great artistic works :)

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  18. EbieMay 16, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    I love the second sculpture, its also an A-OK sign as I see it!

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  19. JackMay 16, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    These are interesting contrasts. One is homespun and the other is highly structured. But they both draw and keep the eye.

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  20. Photo CacheMay 16, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    first time to learn about inukshuk - altho always wondering what it meant since there was once a blogger who uses that name. very cool.

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  21. Pretty Life OnlineMay 16, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    artistic place... Great shots!!!

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  22. LowellMay 16, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Those are very cool sculptures. The first one has a sort of insouciance about it that makes it live and the second is just a superb paean to the Hebrew notion of Shalom, the peace of total well-being.

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  23. VioletSkyMay 16, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I find the interpretations and preferences in the comments above to be really interesting.
    I think I like the second one slightly better, though probably because it is so different and I've seen enough inukshuks

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  24. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    these are quite interesting. i thought the stone sculptures were Japanese. i will read up on this. thanks for sharing.

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  25. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Beautiful works of art!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  26. eileeninmdMay 16, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I love the Inukshuk and the other sculptures. Great post and photos for your world.

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  27. BirdmanMay 16, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I really like these.

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  28. Kay L. DaviesMay 16, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    They're both beautiful works of art!
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  29. ViolaMay 16, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Wonderful sculptures, and I think the first one is my favourite here..
    :)

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  30. Stewart MMay 16, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Hi there - for all the cleverness of modern sculpture, I still think that the traditional form is the more powerful - it just seems less self conscious.

    Thanks for dropping into my blog - the possums we have here (and there are lots of different species) are a bit different to the North American opossums - as far as I know there is only one marsupial species that occurs north of Texas! I assume that is the species you have! From a classification point of view, all marsupials that occur anywhere in the Americas are considered to be rather different to Australian ones. But whatever the taxonomists say, they are still good animals to see.

    Stewatr M - Australia

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  31. AlMay 16, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Nice shots of some very interesting artwork. The first one remind me of the cover of a Rush album, Test For Echo.

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  32. lotusleafMay 16, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    The Inukshuk reminds me of the stone sculptures people make when they visit sacred places. The sculpture is beautiful.

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  33. SandyCarlsonMay 16, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    The Inukshuk are so like cairns. They are marvelous.

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  34. GeorgeMay 16, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I really like the Inukshuk. Thanks for sharing both of these.

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  35. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Both sculptures are lovely even though total opposites - one an ancient art form, the other with graceful fluid modern form.

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  36. RandyMay 16, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Nice, I would have to say that the first one is my favorite.

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  37. EdenMay 17, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Interesting sculptures. Great shots.

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  38. Hooked on MemesMay 17, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Beautiful sculptures!

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  39. Rosie GanMay 17, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I like the clean lines of these sculptures.
    Rosie

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  40. snowwhiteMay 17, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Very interesting story and photos!I love the stone structure in the shape of a person. Inuit culture seems to have something in common with our culture, I guess.
    EW WOW, have a nice day!

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  41. stardustMay 17, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    The first sculpture looks primitive, the latter is avant-garde. To me, "Eternal Peace" looks like a "Key" to eternal peace: when the Key opens a barrier, we are welcomed into eternal peace.

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  42. Powell River BooksMay 17, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    What a nice gift to the city. When I first looked at the Eternal Peace sculpture my mind saw a woman holding a young child up in the air so they could gaze into each others eyes. From the other angles I didn't get that image. Interesting. - Margy

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  43. Kathryn DycheMay 17, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Love those.

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