Last weekend modern art in many forms was on display at the Grimaldi Forum.On the forecourt of the building, with palms and the sea as a backdrop, is 'Running on Faith' by Indian artist, Revati Sharma Singh. Note the detail in the last photo.
The artist writes:
'Karma is not punishment or retribution but simply an extended expression or consequence of natural acts. Karma means 'deed' or 'act' and more broadly names the universal principle of cause and effect, action and reaction that governs all life - past, present and future. Karma is not fate, for humans act with free will creating their own destiny. According to the Vedas, if one sows goodness, one will reap goodness; if one sows evil, one will reap evil. Karma refers to the totality of our actions and their concomitant reactions in this and previous lives, all of which determines our future. The conquest of karma lies in intelligent action and dispassionate response.'
Gail and I did enjoy our artistic trip. There were some good things on show & some not so good. The big coloured feet were amusing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures and wonderful artwork.
ReplyDeleteI guess it should come as no surprise that the man doing the pedaling is a lot thinner than the man sitting in the seat.
ReplyDeleteDAve, that's part of the point. In fact each man's weight and size is indicated on the plaque. It says 'rich man... etc and then poor man. etc.
ReplyDeleteInteresting piece!
ReplyDeletevery beautiful
ReplyDeleteGolden, colorful sculpture - eye catching!
ReplyDeleteToo scary for me - worse than a tuk tuk in Bangok traffic. Compare http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/4281052058/.
ReplyDeleteYour photo on Flickr is beautiful, Bob.
ReplyDeleteThis one I liked because I can relate to it.
ReplyDeleteI can see various Hindu "Gods" here... Ganpati (Elephant God), Sai Baba, Krishna (The kid who liked curd), Lakshmi (Goddess of wealth), Hanuman. OMG! I can see Infant Jesus, Mother Mary too. Ha ha!
Wonderful! :)
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