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. B
{K:1815} 10/9/2008
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Interesting statue, to say the least! A piece of art like this must have people standing over it evoking conversations left and right. You've captured it well, dear Jen. It does stir a little angst in me, simply because of the statement it makes. In my eyes, I interpret it to say it takes both man and woman to raise a child, an equal amount of both sexes to be balanced...just my nerdy opinion lol Great work dear and excellent find!
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Wolf Zorrito
{K:78768} 10/9/2008
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Who made her pregnant. No wonder, she has no arms so could not defend herself. SHAME ;-)
Huggies, Harry
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Arif Ertan Ersoy (aersoy)
{K:27380} 10/8/2008
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nice and interesting presentation dear jen.,
hugs and kisses,
rif
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Marian Man
{K:80636} 10/8/2008
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I do not think it will be bought by a collector, maybe by an organization or association..or...
anyway nice capture by you dear Jen as it somewhat unique sculpture!
big hug
Marian
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{K:9196} 10/8/2008
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It's shock value. It has *nothing* to do with Michael Angelo. If it's shock value, it's not art.
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{K:9196} 10/8/2008
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I can imagine compassion for someone like that Jen. But there's no way on earth... not in my wildest dreams... That I can imagine having that... in my living room. Or my backyard. And paying money for it. I mean, who would I be trying to kid? It's just a pity, Liberal, feel good kind of thing. It's detestable. No matter where it's located.
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 10/8/2008
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The 12ft (3.6m) marble sculpture, "Alison Lapper Pregnant", is already dividing opinion among art critics and disability campaigners.
Artist Marc Quinn said he had sculpted his friend Ms Lapper because disabled people were under-represented in art.
The Disability Rights Commission called it "powerful and arresting", but one critic dismissed it as "rather ugly".
Ms Lapper, from Shoreham, West Sussex, sat for the artist when she was eight months pregnant.
She has called it a "modern tribute to femininity, disability and motherhood".
Alison's statue could represent a new model of female heroism
A modern Venus de Milo
But she added: "It still daunts me now. I'm going to be up in Trafalgar Square. Little me."
Mr Quinn spent 10 months working on the statue in Italy from a single piece of white marble.
"I felt the square needed some femininity, linking with Boudicca near the Houses of Parliament," Mr Quinn told BBC News.
"Alison's statue could represent a new model of female heroism."
But Robert Simon, editor of the British Art Journal, said: "I think it is horrible.
So, this is what its about Terry, you either
like it or dislike it, at least it was great news:) Thanks for all your comments dear,
Regards Jen
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 10/8/2008
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If you know Trafalgar Square, you should know
this is the most famous spot in London, so imagine
having it in your livingroom or backyard, it will
be worth thousands of pounds Terry, just like
any head of any president, bad or good:))
I think this stands for unableds, being able to
live a normal life, being pregnant and having
baby's, with or without arms or legs...what about that?
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 10/8/2008
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Dressless and pregnant, isnt it a shame:))
I think it has gone now, maybe they dressed it
up in the meantime:)
Wishing you a great evening and nice meal,
xxJen
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 10/8/2008
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I think it has gone already if its sold:)
No, I wouldnt bid on this one, it reminds me too
much of what could have happened in my motor
cycle accident:)
What about you??
Hugs Jen
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 10/8/2008
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I do agree with you dear sweety, I guess it must
have brought up tons of Pounds, not sure how
much, have to find out:)
Do you see all the needles around so the birds
cant sit on it? I hate that really.....
There were no doves anymore anyway, where have
they gone??
Enjoy your meal, I didnt eat today, just forgot:)
Kisses, Jen
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{K:9196} 10/8/2008
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It seems female. But it has no limbs. And hair and a face that are definitely male.
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{K:9196} 10/8/2008
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What sort of person would buy that? What would they do with it? How on earth could they justify the expense? :)
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 10/8/2008
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I think they get a lot for it, suppose it has been sold already, have to find out dear Terry:)
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{K:9196} 10/8/2008
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Surely you can't be serious. I love Europe. But not that much. ;)
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Nicole Besch
{K:72664} 10/8/2008
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I didn't say that I would buy it...but I'm sure that a lot of people here in Europe would buy it...!BTW..not for the living room ... in the backyard;)
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{K:9196} 10/8/2008
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Yeah Nicole, what's your first bid? You just might win the thing. Hopefully it will fit in your living room. :)
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aZiZ aBc
{K:28345} 10/8/2008
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dressless as well, ..
Beautiful capture, ..
H&H
Aziz
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 10/8/2008
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Nicely caught against the background, Jen! Will you be bidding on it in 18 months?;)
Dave.
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Nicole Besch
{K:72664} 10/8/2008
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I'm sure that they will get a lot of money for this statue.A very unique one,great tones and very well presented my dear!!I like also the birds sitting on it.
Great work Jen!!!
I wish you a nice evening.
Hugs,
Nicki
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{K:9196} 10/8/2008
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I don't think they'll get much for it. ;)
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