August 18th, 2009

How Sculpture Crafted My Family

Just as one can be drawn to another in an electric way, a piece of sculpture had that same effect on me. It was African modern consisting of a father, mother and child in a circle of dance. Tall and sturdy, the stone thousands of years old in a palette colored mustard, cumin, black, white and gray.

Though pricey, I had to have it. I collected large, abstract paintings. This was my first sculpture.

When art speaks to you then you need to answer its call. The piece represented what I wanted most: my own family. I wanted to fall in love with a wonderful man and have his children. Together, I would create a new family. Continue… »

By Dawn Yun