Sunday, May 18, 2025

Day 4648: Emotive Bronze Sculptures & Gif of the Day.

"Explosive": inks, collage, digital.



   


  

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“Another Place,” Casart Edition, bronze, 32 x 30 x 35 centimeters

Paola Grizi's ‘Literary Figures’ in Emotive Bronze Sculptures

In the emotional bronze and terracotta sculptures of Paola Grizi , faces and hands merge with pages of books and manuscripts. Handwriting slides off the leaves onto skin and reliefs of eyes, noses, and mouths peer outward like knowledge and stories personified. Many of her works are scaled to sit on interior surfaces, while others, like “Inner Motion” or “Looking Ahead” take on monumental proportions.

“Looking Ahead,” Casart Edition, bronze, 120 x 110 x 20 centimeters

Grizi currently has work permanently on view at Marciano Contemporary in Paris, Bel Air Fine Art in Luxembourg, and Gallery Van Dun in Oisterwijk, The Netherlands. This summer, pieces will also be included in a presentation at Gallery Maner in Port-Aven, France. See more on the artist’s website.

“Background,” Casart Edition, bronze, 32 x 12 x 15 centimeters

“Inner Motion,” Casart Edition, bronze


“Kiss,” Casart Edition, bronze, 35 x 37 x 20 centimeters


“Boundless,” terracotta

“Multiple Lectures,” Casart Edition, bronze, 35 x 30 x 20 centimeters


Work in progress in the artist’s outdoor studio







 

  
 
A 1+  minute video, paint & collage, here
 
 
 

  
 
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Jambu Fruit Dove





 

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Saturday, May 17, 2025

Day 4647: Agatha Christie disappeared & A Young Artist.

"Numbers": collage, inks & digital.


  


  

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Agatha Christie disappeared.


In December 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared. Her car was found abandoned, her belongings left behind, and her name splashed across newspaper headlines. For 11 days, the world searched—fearing the worst. But this wasn’t the plot of one of her famous mysteries. This was real life.
At just 36 years old, Agatha had lost her beloved mother and learned that her husband, Archie, was leaving her for another woman. The emotional weight of grief and betrayal was crushing. With her young daughter Rosalind as her only anchor, Agatha vanished—checked into a hotel under a false name, claiming memory loss when she was found nearly two weeks later. Many speculated it was a cry for help, others called it a publicity stunt. She never spoke of it again.
But what looked like the end was merely a turning point. Agatha returned not just to her life, but to her writing—with even greater intensity. Her gift for storytelling had emerged young; she taught herself to read by age four and wrote her first short story at eleven. By the time her marriage crumbled, she had already created Hercule Poirot and established herself as a rising star in the literary world.
To heal, she traveled—boarding the luxurious Orient Express, which would later inspire one of her most iconic novels. It was in 1930, while on an archaeological dig in Iraq, that Agatha found something unexpected: love. She met Max Mallowan, a young archaeologist 14 years her junior. Their connection was immediate, and they married later that year. Max would become her steadfast companion for the rest of her life.
With renewed joy and stability, Agatha flourished. Over the decades, she authored more than 70 novels, many of which remain beloved classics. She brought to life unforgettable characters like Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot, captivating millions with her intricate plots and psychological depth. Her play, The Mousetrap, became the longest-running theatrical production in history.
In 1968, Max was knighted for his archaeological work, and three years later, Agatha was honored with the title of Dame Commander of the British Empire. Despite her quiet demeanor, she had become a literary giant.
Agatha Christie passed away peacefully on January 12, 1976, at the age of 85. But her stories are immortal. With over two billion books sold in more than 100 languages, she remains the best-selling novelist in history.
Her life reminds us that even when the world falls apart, it's possible to rebuild—stronger, wiser, and more inspired than before. Sometimes, the greatest plots are written not with pen and paper, but in how we survive our darkest chapters.



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Yesterday when I walking I passed the chalk drawing below. 




It registered in my fuzzy brain, and I went home to get my phone. With no artist nearby to claim it, I could see tiny hands having fun exploring on a big willing canvas.




 The extra effort put into fitting this heart into the corner. Genius.

 



I can picture her pretty face as he/she created this joyful guy. 

Art for art's sake. When it just has to come out. 


The purest art, not for money, likes, clicks, or numbers. 


Bravo!




 

  
 
A 5+  minute video,  Bless You,  here
 
 
 

  
 
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