Monday, July 16, 2012

Sculpture/Our World

 Head to Ear

Here you see three sculptures that are currently outside the Alton Mill Arts Centre in Caledon, Ontario, which my husband and I visited a couple of weeks ago.

Head to Ear by Marlene Hilton Moore: In this bronze sculpture, an ear fragment is situated near lips underscoring the concept of listening.

 Head in the Ocean

Also by Marlene Hilton Moore: Two bronze heads  joined to form a vessel listening to the sound of a waterfall, restoring and replenishing the psyche and reminding its viewers to live in harmony with nature.

Fallen

Fallen by Floyd Elzinga: This stainless steel and steel piece represents brokenness. A right bud (which you cannot see in this photo) implies a hope that can never be realized.

More photos from Our World can be seen by clicking HERE.

52 comments:

Kate said...

These are strong contemporary sculptures.

Jill said...

These are fantastic pieces!

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

I really like the first one!

Darla said...

Very interesting sculpture, I like the leaf best.

Darla

Zosia said...

I drove through Alton twice a day for three years to and from work. I worked in Mississauga and lived in Orangeville. Thanks for taking me back.

Buttons Thoughts said...

These are fantastic I would love to go see them but your pics brought them to me Thank you :) B

Cezar and Léia said...

magnificent bronze heads, I love this kind of sculpture!Wonderful art!
Léia

Susan said...

Wonderful art. I love your photos!

Penelope Notes said...

Very expressive and unique art! The fallen leaf that is so veined is an inanimate object yet manages to convey fluidity and a sense of melancholy.

Carver said...

I love all of these sculptures. The first is my favorite.

Patricia said...

The sculptures and the meaning that each one has is something I love it.
nice photos!

TexWisGirl said...

the faces are a bit eerie to me, but i love that leaf. :)

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

Great sculptures. I like the leaf the best.

Dan said...

They are all quite nice for the reasons you explained.

'Head in the Ocean' resonates for moi.

Rose said...

I so love the 'Fallen' one...the others make me think of a book I read years ago called A Blessing on the Moon by Joseph Skibell.

Mary said...

Good pics. That is a great museum visit.

A Colorful World said...

These are very interesting, but not particularly my cup of tea....I love the modeling of the leaf. It's beautiful. But, your description of the entire sculpture is so sad!

RedPat said...

I really like the first 2, the leaf not so much!

Judy said...

Interesting...
The sort of thing I love to see, and ponder!

cieldequimper said...

Oh I just love that face. Umm, half face.

Lowell said...

Very impressive and meaningful sculptures!

I think the fellow in the first shot is going to have a touch time 'earing you, though, even if'n you shout!

Stephanie said...

I absolutely love the first two images. Beautiful art sculptures, very impressive!

trump said...

Wow thats pretty neat, did I just say "neat",lol. Yes I did and well done camera girl! Richard

Unknown said...

Wow those pieces really grab you!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

LONDONLULU said...

I love all these, but especially the top one! For such a bleak-ish message, that last one is actually upliftingly pretty.

Sylvia K said...

These are amazing sculptures and they do indeed grab you!! Terrific captures of them all! I really love these -- all of them, the last one really "spoke" to me! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing! Have a great week!

Joyful said...

Love that face ;-)

Al said...

I like these sculptures, they mean something that I can actually understand. Nice shots!

Janice / Dancing with Sunflowers said...

They are beautiful sculptures, and great shots.

mick said...

Great sculptures and very interesting ideas.

Lesley said...

the face is nice, but I really like that fallen leaf/branch.

Honey at 2805 said...

These sculptures are so interesting and your images are beautiful! I always enjoy taking pics of sculptures when I travel.

Faye said...

Oh, but these sculpture are really grand! Trying to imagine their size? And how nice for everyone that they're displayed outside where you can be really close to investigate. Is this a permanent installation? Hope so, because it has appeal for all ages.

Anonymous said...

Impressive pieces indeed. Loved the last one. Thank you for this inspiration. Please have you all a good Tuesday.

daily athens photo

NatureFootstep said...

wow, that was a surprise. :) Love it.
The sculptures are gorgeous all three of them.

eileeninmd said...

Lovely sculptures. The first shot and the last one are my favorites. Lovely images, thanks for sharing.

Halcyon said...

Really interesting piece. It looks huge!

Elisa N Viajes said...

Cool! This sculptures are amazing:)
Have a nice day
Elisa

Unknown said...

Looks very meaningful to me. Wonder if she is related to the famous Henri Moore (sculptor)

Rohrerbot said...

Interesting ideas for art. I really like Fallen. Beautiful.

Randy said...

These are so amazing. I like the first one best.

Jack said...

The faces are good. I would take the second one.

George said...

These are fascinating sculptures. I really like the Head to Ear.

SandyCarlson said...

I like these so very much. The first one has me missing the eyes!

SandyCarlson said...

I like these so very much. The first one has me missing the eyes!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Very striking finds, well photographed. I love these.

Anonymous said...

WOW, amazing sculpture!

Indrani said...

Thanks for the meanings you conveyed. Great art works.

jane said...

Great shots - of those interesting sculptures - thanks for sharing- Jane UK

Vores have said...

Great pictures you show. Wishing you a good day :)

PerthDailyPhoto said...

J'adore them all EG, such strong pieces, especially the heads in the sea very inspiring.

kayerj said...

very interesting sculptures.

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