Statues and their place in different cultures are of interest to me when I travel. Some are created at public expense to commemorate either someone who is famous for his/her deeds or would like to be considered famous. Some statues have religious significance. Others are just artistic expressions that in some way or another make a community space more aesthetically appealing. It is some of the latter group that I'd like to share with you.
The top image of the desolate man is located in Paris near the Louvre. It was the last photo I took in Paris on that particular trip, and really represented the way I felt about leaving. My first stay in Paris, and I fell in love with the city. Fortunately, I have returned since then and will again.
The second image was taken in New Mexico. The strength character and endurance was eye-catching. Also, have you noticed that in most cultures the majority of statues are male? In some cultures a woman has to have truly exceptional qualities to be recognized in this way.
The third statue is Roman and was found in Carmona, Spain. The incomplete person in a state of arrested development with a brilliant sky in the background was striking. An interesting piece of art and an outstanding day!
The frivolous knight outside a hotel in Las Vegas personally commemorates a night of staged jousting tournaments and spectators holding large goblets of alcohol, kitsch at its best. Frivolous but fun, indeed! (Once in a lifetime was enough for me, however. Glitz does not usually act as a magnet for me.)
Then, lastly, there is the Seville lion. If it didn't have such a serious facial expression as it tries to hold the world in place, it would be humorous. Actually I do find some sense of humor there, even though the state of the world is often quite another matter .
I've had fun putting these images together, I hope that you've enjoyed them. Thank you for visiting, feel free to come again. In the meantime, may your travels be interesting and enjoyable.
Kerry
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