Sunday, November 10, 2013

Expansion: This Girl is on Fire

Picture credit: http://www.mymodernmet.com

I came across this photo of the sculpture, Expansion, created by artist Paige Bradley.  It's so beautiful and inspiring.  The original sculpture pictured above may have already been sold, but replicas can be found elsewhere.  I may have to put on my bucket list, as a place to visit, this sculpture or its replica (where ever it is located and open to the public).  It's such a fantastical piece of art.  I love the story as to how the sculpture came to be, and I love the message of not being contained and just letting go.

The sculpture so befittingly represents my current situation.  I'm finding myself on a personal journey.  One that's transformative in many ways, timely, but also hard.  When I emerge on the other side, I will be on fire.

Find out more about the creation of the sculpture at this webpage:  http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/riveting-story-behind-that

For Paige Bradley's website:  http://www.paigebradley.com/index.html

If you're looking for musical accompaniment, check out this website:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxC4yfHJBoY

If you really need more information about the song:  http://zhiphopcleveland.com/3727375/read-alicia-keys-letter-to-you-on-the-meaning-of-girl-on-fire/

What do you think about the sculpture?  Do you also think it's fantastical too?

2 comments:

Aplysia Oceanography said...

this is really cool. u should buy a replica for your home.

My Favorite Things said...

I can't buy a replica. Not only is it expensive, there are limited editions, and it's life size. It's okay, I'm happy to just see it and get a picture.