Another day, another flash
I’m getting a visualization of the large granite/wood piece, with granite boulders electroplated with silver, gold, copper, zinc or other beautiful patina surfaces.
This image did not come to pass…the idea did not pass the test of time. The process of testing loosely involves taking time to digest new visions, new ideas as, given any opportunity, the clever brain is eager and willing to get involved in the idea department. As I settle after the excitement of what might at first appear as intuitive expression, I listen again, and maybe again, to expose attempts at the intervention of possibly clever, often subconscious thinking. To me the differences may be subtle yet allowing the passage of time tends to provide clarity.
Another day
Grinding away today. “Cedar and Granite” feels good. I feel inspired to work on the shaping of the form today.
Another day
January
Sculpting continues. The massive trunk portion is not as yet revealing itself. The lack of definition may be representative to me of having to take more personal responsibility for whatever is to be carved there.
Yet another day
March
So what is the rest of the piece about? I feel this is the time to deal with the blank areas. I am reasonably comfortable with the granite trunk end. Basically I have a lot of sanding left to do there.
I am feeling that it is time to deal with design and with relationship to the whole, or is it “the hole?”
In the morning the chips are going to fly. A uterus maybe? That feels OK. Something like that maybe. I have had a few flashes of a character folded over with a rock or something in the middle, maybe an opening with round stones in it. I trust that my dreams, visions and impressions will provide guidance.
