I have been pretty much housebound because of vertigo, which is still hanging around and keeping me from taking new photos. I am going to show you another wonderful Art in Bloom pairing of sculpture and floral arrangement that I saw in April during the exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. This particular statue, Ganymede and the Eagle by Bertel Thorvaldsen, was interpreted by Mary Mulvehill who was "fascinated with eagles and inspired by Ganymede's boyhood charm."
Don't know about Ganymede? "Ambrosia and nectar were believed to be “the food of the gods” in ancient Greece, and Ambrosia is often characterized as a fluid. The Neoclassical sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen shows Ganymede – the gods’ cupbearer – serving Ambrosia in a two-handled drinking vessel or kylix to Zeus, the Father of the Gods. Zeus is portrayed as an eagle, which is the guise Zeus took on when he carried Ganymede away from earth and to Mount Olympos, where he made the beautiful young man an immortal servant to the gods." (Credit: ArtsConnected.org)
i am so sorry you are still dealing with vertigo...hope you feel better soon...beautiful sculpture
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sculpture, and also the floral arrangement is lovely !
ReplyDeleteGreek mythology is fascinating, this is a wonderful floral interpretation! So sorry to hear that you're still having vertigo problems Kate, what do the docs have to say about it?
ReplyDeleteThese two go well together.
ReplyDeleteoh, that's a neat interpretation! and thanks for the lore. :)
ReplyDeletethat is a beautiful interpretation, subtle and classical looking.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear your vertigo isn't improving. I am enjoying your archived shots though!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice artistic posting you are sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better soon.)
I'm so sorry you are still struggling with vertigo!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful pairing of art with floral arranging!
A charming interpretation of a classically beautiful statue - although as a child the story of Ganymede haunted me. Stolen from all you know, those you love, to be a slave of the gods? Eep!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you're still dealing with vertigo; it's a beastly thing. Practicing 'spotting' may help you deal with it. Spotting is something dancers and acrobats learn to do - find a fixed point, a landmark, in the near to middle distance, and keep your attention on it as you move... it gives your mind a reference point which helps maintain your balance visually. It won't remove the feeling of vertigo, but it does help you cope with it better.
It's a gorgeous sculpture and thank you for the informational commentary. I didn't know that! Our eldest daughter has a terrible time with vertigo, so we can empathize with you. Hope you're better soon!
ReplyDeleteI do hope your vertigo leaves you in peace quickly. The sculpture is lovely but my favourite is the flowers! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful sculpture. Hopefully the vertigo goes away soon.
ReplyDeleteI like the sculpture and the arrangement. Nice pair! Hope you get better soon.
ReplyDeleteNice sculpture.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy seeing this exhibit.
ReplyDeleteIt is an inspiring exhibition.
ReplyDeleteCalling by from ABC Wednesday, thanks for your visit to my entry and your comment which is appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI was so sorry to read you are still suffering with your vertigo.
I love that exhibit at MIA. So creative and pretty and it's fun to figure out how the floral artist's creation ties in with the painting or sculpture.
ReplyDeleteFirst time visitor to your blog ... Came from Signs meme. Just wanted to say I LOVED your mantras ... They could be ours. Sorry your vertigo is jerking you housebound, and hope you are able to travel again soon.
ReplyDeleteUgh! It's time for the vertigo to take a powder! Sorry to hear it's still hanging on.
ReplyDeleteI like this interpretation, too.