What could be more enjoyable on a perfect Autumn afternoon.
For me, on Monday, it was a thought-provoking stroll over the
gentle slopes of Dix Park above downtown Raleigh, with loved
ones, to view a stunning international traveling outdoor art
installation - WINGS OF THE CITY from world-renowned Mexican
artist, Jorge Marin. This collection of nine bronze sculptures depicts
feathered figures in mid-flight or posed for takeoff, and acrobats.
The details of each piece are exceptional.
A stand-alone pair of beautiful wings frame a view of downtown
and are perfect for snapping a pose of someone you consider
'angelic'!
I hope you will enjoy a few photos of these beautiful bronzes.
Ángel Persélidas
Me with granddaughter Jasmin - Raleigh skyline from Dix Hill.
Enjoying a perfect November day.
ALAS DE MEXICO
Bob in an angelic mood!
Now if only I could fly!!!!!
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Bob! He makes a great angel. You look lovely wearing your cowl. I am chuckling over these statues, which are definitely not birds and squirrels. Ha!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos Mary! I'm sure you could fly......
ReplyDeleteLove the photos especially the winged Mary and Bob. Jasmine is a beautiful girl, and it is lovely that the three of you enjoyed walking amongst angels on a beautiful sunny downtown Raleigh autunmn day.
ReplyDeleteDearest Mary,
ReplyDeleteRead that these bronze sculptures have traveled to several cities already. So how long will they reside in Raleigh? What a great Mexican artist.
Love the bird's beak on most of them, except the one with the embrace and with Bob and you in front of those wings.
What a lovely day for that visit.
Hugs,
Mariette
His work is stunningly beautiful, the details such as veins and wrinkles amazing!
DeleteI think the installation is here for a month!
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DeleteWhat great photos! The photo-opp wings are a fun idea - You and Bob make very convincing angels!
ReplyDelete. . . . and sometimes we're devils, lol!!!
DeleteBeautiful sculptures photographed so well. You and Bob both look great with wings. What a lovely way to spend time on an autumn day with your sweet granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteGreat works of art - and of course you couldn't resist taking winged photos of yourselves, I would have done, too!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful day, and I am glad you obviously felt good enough to be out and about to enjoy it.
It was tough going on the hillside, but of course Bob had my arm!
DeleteAmazing sculptures.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning collection and a stunning day by the look of that blue sky - not many of those in Wales at the moment I'm afraid.
ReplyDeleteI love the wings - oh to fly like Icarus.. but not so close to the sun.
. . . . we mentioned Icarus too Mark! Now I know more about you from the wonderful book - you are really an artist in many ways!!!
DeleteWow, the detail in those sculptures is amazing. Looks like a lovely outing for you 3. I have always enjoyed reading about the close relationship you have with Jasmin. She is such a beauty. You and Bob fit in those angel wings very well.
ReplyDeleteYes, Jasmin has been a very special part of our life for her 25 years - and hopefully many more!
DeleteWhat amazing sculptures! Your granddaughter is so pretty. I don't believe I've ever seen a photo of her before.
ReplyDelete......I've posted many over the years Melanie - you must have missed them! She's very special.
DeleteWhat a stunning exhibit. I love the one with the embrace. Now wings on you and Bob is perfection too.
ReplyDeleteFun to see Jazmin too.
LOL at you and Bob with your angel wings!!! YOU CAN FLY GIRL!!! :)))) Those sculptures are so beautiful. I really admire those who sculpt...there is such detail in the work!
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