[Here's a guest blog from Michael Peart and Lucy Sophia, a metal sculptor who is having a show this Saturday November 19th, at Rob Davidson Fine Arts, 1100 1st Ave. North, St Pete]
Michael Peart... realizing my destiny for metal is the only
thing that powers my drive. Nothing else
comes as natural to me, than working with metal. I see the whole world through a metal lens.
I am inspired by the magnificent decaying architectures of Spain by
Antonio Gaudi 1879-1949. I can only hope
to capture the natural grace, beauty and colors of his creations in my metal
color finishes. Gaudi's work was the
muse behind the concept of Priscilla's castle.
Expression of my visions to others...through words has
always been my struggle.
The story of Priscilla allows me to channel deep inside my
soul to fuse fantasy and modern life together to create Priscilla's
collections.
The story is told within the work. Every piece of her collection has a story
behind it. They all had a special
purpose and function that reveals a little of Priscilla's personality. She had a special connection with all of her
collections. I invite you to interpret
my work for yourself and make your own connection. I think we all have a little Priscilla deep
down in our souls.
This Art Exhibition will be the first showing (part one) of
4 art exhibitions. Someday we can sit
down over a cup of coffee and talk about it.
The story begins...
Priscilla was a
beautiful, effervescent goddess with an irresistible charm that she used to get
whatever she wanted. Men were mesmerized
by her beauty. They would bring her
exotic gifts from all over the world.
But Priscilla's favorite gifts were unique furniture and artwork made by
a famous skilled metal craftsman. Many
where impressed by Priscilla's beauty and charm, yet she had a personality
trait that most people inevitably found impossible to tolerate. She was obsessed with domination. Everything she saw and liked, she had to
have, and she would stop at nothing to get what she wanted. This obsession soon led to her banishment
from the town.
The townsmen knew
that Priscilla would not leave without a fight.
They decided to build her a beautiful steel castle so deep in the forest
and high in the mountains that it would never be found. The castle was made from steel because they
knew that Priscilla had a strong fondness for steel and because it would last
and be strong enough to keep Priscilla inside and away from the town forever. They told Priscilla that it was a Colorful Steel Castle,
designed especially for her and created with all her favorite colors. What they did not tell her was that this Steel Castle
would also be her tomb.
Finally, the steel
castle was complete. The townsmen came
and delivered the news to Priscilla.
They told her it was a surprise and blindfolded her while escorting her
to the castle. After a long day's
journey, they reached the castle and her blindfold was removed. Priscilla gasped in shock, mesmerized and
speechless at the enchanting vision before her.
Never before had her eyes seen something so magnificent. “This is a fairytale!” she exclaimed loudly. "This is an absolute, brilliant
fairytale!"
To find out what happens next... please join us at Artful
Living Gallery on 19 Nov 11 at 6 pm.
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