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| "Casanova" a marble statue depicting Casanova and seven women. |
Every year since then at the beginning of June artists arrive from around the world to create works of art out of blocks of granite and marble, working outdoors in front of the public.
For the 10th reunion 33 of the original sculptors returned and it was then decided that a garden should be created, below the Abbaye de Cerisy, to display these works of art.
The park is situated in the middle of the peaceful Normandy countryside and free to anyone to explore, a place to sit and contemplate whilst admiring the sculptor's art and the art of Mother Nature.
By the time the park was completed in 2013, 112 sculptures had been created by 71 sculptors from 34 countries.
Not all of those are on display in the park others can be found at various sites throughout the 12 communes, by the road side and footpaths or close to businesses in St. Lo, partners to the scheme.
You do share the best things - loved seeing all those wonderful and unique granite and marble sculptures by so many artists over the years. Thank you Maggie for hosting your 41st Mosaic Monday, as always very much appreciated.
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Great modern sculptures Maggie! It certainly was interesting to see the sculptors at work. Happy MM!
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ReplyDeletethank you for sharing such an interesting post and for hosting every week your beautiful and inspiring link up party !
Wishing you the best of weeks
I'm sending blessings of joy across the many miles
XOXO Daniela at - My little old world – (Dany)
I love this---I mean the sculptures and the whole idea.
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Whenever something involves a unified effort of generosity, I am always impressed and humbled. Kudos to the artists who have granted their talent to creating such spectacular works of art for the public to appreciate in such peaceful surroundings. An exhibition that is truly inspiring.
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Have a wonderful week,
Poppy
Interesting what people can create from a lump of rock. It would be good to see the artists at work on their sculptures. Thank you again for the link up and have a great week.
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ReplyDeleteFascinating collection of work Maggie....and thank you for your choices. My favourite is the second, probably because it incorporates movement, in the carving and natural structure of the stone.
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Happy Mosaic Monday!
Ruby
Such unique statues would be fascinating to see.
ReplyDeleteIt would be fascinating to watch the sculptors work! Thank you Maggie,for hosting Mosaic Monday.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting. It would be great to watch them work...it takes a lot of physical strength for this art! Enjoy your day! Happy MM!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love public art. This is wonderful and to do it again and again. Lucky you and your community! Happy Monday. Thanks for hosting!
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ReplyDeleteIt is always a pleasure to watch a piece of art being created by an inspired artist. To collect all of these sculptures in a public garden/open museum is a fantastic initiative, Maggie.
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Such unique and modern sculptures, Maggie! It's nice they are on display in a garden for all to enjoy. I believe Casanova is a very fortunate man to have so many ladies with him!
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XO, Pat
Awesome is the only word to describe thes sculptures, Thanks for sharing. Have a nice week everyone, Happy Mosaic Monday
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Some of these are especially fascinating with very appealing lines. It must have been a fun walkthrough.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy outdoor art gardens and what an amazing one this is! Thank you for sharing and as always for hosting. There's a sculpture garden park near where our kids live in Colorado that also has annual juried selections; each time we visit we hunt for old favorites first and then the new additions. I would love to be there during the actual judging.
ReplyDeleteArt that is available for the public and set in a garden-like space is the BEST. One can wander around and try to imagine what the sculptor was trying to create. It would be interesting to watch them work at the stone.
ReplyDeleteHi Maggie! It's been a while since I have linked up with you! Wow...what interesting sculptures and the story behind them. How fun it would be driving through the country and seeing them...it surely would be a sight to behold! Thanks for sharing and also for hosting Mosaic Monday...enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteInteresting sculptures! I like seeing outdoor art.
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea, I love outdoor sculpture, nature is such a wonderful backdrop isn't she?
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Wren x
Isn't it always amazing how artist' minds work? I enjoyed seeing the art work. I always like to see the various interpretations of the human body.
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