I love these statues.
They stand in the heart of downtown Calgary.
Twenty one feet tall, they are austere, imposing and beautiful.
And yet they speak to man's fragility.
They are faceless, nameless, raceless.
And every time I see them I am reminded of how, beneath the skin we are all the same the world over.
For me they are a reminder to walk gently upon this earth and to treat one another with respect.
I love these statues, this piece of street art.
Check out my other blog for more information on these statues.
Ces photos sont d'une immense poésie...elles révèlent la fragilité rugueuse d'un nouveau Giacometti, la danse de nos âmes, l'inflexibilité de notre capacité à rêver...MERCI!
ReplyDeletethese are some very cool shots. I like the fourth and fifth most. Only the silhouettes against the blue sky, that's great.
ReplyDeleteYes agree that the shape and the fragility are very touching. There is something similar down at the National Gallery in Canberra.
ReplyDeleteA thoughtful post. I enjoyed the photos and the text.
ReplyDeleteI love those statues as well, great series:)
ReplyDeleteThis post with its thoughtful words and beautiful photography make me want to come stand among these statues, and soak in their magical movements. I have the book, "Family of Man". It is one of my all time favorite.
ReplyDelete"And every time I see them I am reminded of how, beneath the skin we are all the same the world over. For me they are a reminder to walk gently upon this earth and to treat one another with respect." ~~~ thank you for writing such a moving post.
What a marvelous series of photos of these wonderful sculptures! Love the perspectives you opted to snap and share ;--)
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,