Roots, Wings and Love explores the possibility that in order to truly love something you need to let it go. The sculpture has two quotes cut into its steel façade that tangibly explore this paradox; words from a contemporary American Christian evangelical balanced out with a passage written by a 13th-century Persian Sufi mystic. Two unique human beings, two unique cultures, two unique periods of time, two unique faiths. Yet in trying to decipher Love, a Christian and a Muslim transcend all boundaries and meet in a singular expression free from the constructs of ethnicity, culture, time and faith. Both men being grounded yet surrendered by Love.
Is this really possible?
A Sandhill crane and the base of a tree approach this paradox from a deeper perspective, inviting viewers to intuitively explore the possibility of simultaneously being grounded and freed by Love. The “understanding” of this paradox can bring forth a sense of unity that may slowly pervade the relationship we have with ourselves and others, Mother Earth and all that inhabits Her.
2' long X 5' wide X 12' high. Stainless steel, mild steel.
Is this really possible?
A Sandhill crane and the base of a tree approach this paradox from a deeper perspective, inviting viewers to intuitively explore the possibility of simultaneously being grounded and freed by Love. The “understanding” of this paradox can bring forth a sense of unity that may slowly pervade the relationship we have with ourselves and others, Mother Earth and all that inhabits Her.
2' long X 5' wide X 12' high. Stainless steel, mild steel.
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