Photo Credit:
Mel Schockner
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 Bronzewood Peregrin Falcon H21",W24" D18" Bronzewood meld, bronze and west Texas juniper on a mesquite base Bronzewood Determined 2 for more information about "Bronzewood"
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I so want to escape what keeps pulling me down to be free from corruption and this life on the ground.
So I try and try to do what is right but a part of my makeup aborts every flight.
What is the answer where is the clue that will help me escape and fly faithful and true?
The answer is so simple it escapes my searching eye: Christ Jesus came to lift me up for He knew I couldn't fly.
Rest your wings upon my promises, let them lift you to a place where your heart will change in the glory of looking on my face.
Determine what I said is true despite all circumstance and fear: your part is true believing, My part to bring you near. |
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peregrin falcon in a dive was originally sculpted out of a large piece of
weathered juniper. (Click here to see
original in wood). After a mold was made of the sculpture the
weathered portion of the casting gave rise to the idea of "attempting a
bronzewood" meld, the combining of two medias, wood and bronze. My aim
was to blend the two substances together in such a way as to make it
difficult to find the transition point. The result is a sculpture with
the durability and respectability of bronze, yet with the warmth, interest
and uniqueness of wood. No two of these sculptures are identical or
even alike, however the detail and feel of each sculpture in the series is
the same. The poem that I wrote for this sculpture is an allegory. It begins by speaking of the struggle between our flesh and spirit as described by the apostle Paul in the New Testament Book of Romans Chapter 7. It concludes with the assurance of Jesus' ability to give us "flight" through faith in Him and His promises (1 Peter 1:4) |
