Friday, October 02, 2015

Green Copper – v3

Technically it is an oxidation
a chemical process
a patina of green over the
pure metal beneath

Some would argue this is
a mere fact of the aging process
The green is the soul
the anima, the living skin
over the sculpted and cast face or body

Capturing the spark of life
within the subject,
the reason for its existence
to speak to all of us

Have you seen this truth
when you have looked
at the living statues
outdoor public sculptures
clothed in green copper?

They remind us
of the beauty within,
the living beings
that they once were.

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edited October 2, 2015
Green Copper – v3

(editing version 2)
edited June 25, 2014
Green Copper – v2
5/28/06 11:15pm
Green Copper

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