The adult in this sculpture reflects exposure to the elements of ignorance, naiveté, social influence and a susceptibility to the wounds that are passed down through generations.  

The child is symbolic of the adult's past youth prior to the wound, the loss of beauty and innocence.   He stands on the back of a turtle, a symbol of a connectedness to nature and longevity while explaining to the adult about the mystery of what is missing "The Golden Ball". 

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    THE CREATOR" BACK

Creation, a process that in it’s minute detail appears to be both finite and infinite, beyond our comprehension and carries with it a mystery of life that seems to go on indefinitely.

There comes a time in the development of a child when he/she discovers his or her own hands.  For some parents that may be the day when all of the trouble seemed to begin.  Anyone who has lost their hands, legs, vision or hearing, etc. can tell us the value of such gifts while clarifying that we should never take such things for granted.  One day as I was attempting to create spontaneously with clay, I discovered my hands creating.  Hence, the creator in me brought forth a reminder of the gift that I live.  

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"SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION"         BACK

There is at least in my life, a desire to seek harmony and peace in love. A relationship must transcend the physical romantic connection to a spiritual level of awakening to reach its full potential.  Living in harmony requires that we seek a higher spiritual level while maintaining a balance with the physical world.    We can not separate ourselves from that which is an integral part of our existence in nature as long as we are alive.  This sculpture speaks to gentleness, unity and peace in an embrace with another.

"SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION II"

I give with kindness, gentleness, love, respect, honor and commitment to another from a deep place inside of myself.  I separate darkness of the other from myself.  I learn to accept shadows and darkness.  I am able to see beyond darkness to the light.  I see and acknowledge with clarity the gifts of the person in my life.  I honor and humbly cherish such gifts.

"SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION III"

I "believe" in you and support your purpose and your gift in life. I do not question or doubt, I trust.  I am my own person. I acknowledge all that you are. I am sensitive to your life. I feel a greater depth of love in me.  I am "at peace" with you.  I am thankful for this gift. I appreciate its beauty.  I honor the spirit of love and life in you and in myself. I am an advocate of your spiritual being and growth.

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"SURRENDER  BACK

Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Indians, at the Battle of the Bears Paw Mountains, surrendered his rifle to General Howard and Colonel Miles vowing never to fight again.  The surrender of Chief Joseph reflected a significant change in the life style of both Native Americans and the nature of wildlife on the plains.

This sculpture came about after a spirited co-worker and friend encouraged me to live the spirit inside of myself by commissioning the very first bronze sculpture.  She put in a request for a Native American and asked me to make it for her husband.  Instinctively, I created this piece prior to my involvement in "Personality and Human Relations."  (see story of Genesis).  Later, I discovered the natural symbolism that existed in this sculpture.  The connection went back to the importance of my early childhood exploration of nature.  As a child, I watched my personal connections with nature and many special creatures vanish before my eyes as houses were planted in a place where vast numbers of animals thrived.  The people who bought those houses had no idea of what preceded them.  But, I knew the land intimately.  That loss of nature had a profound impact inside of me.  In the creation of "Surrender," something inside of me naturally chose the point at which most of us became detached from the authentic spirit of America.  This sculpture supports the importance of a peaceful co-existence with both nature and humanity. 

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"THE SPIRIT OF LIVING"(What you see is what you live)     BACK

The word “evil” is “live” in reverse.  What is seen clearly in one direction, is often difficult to live in the other. The more one seeks a positive spiritual life, the less one tends to see evil in the wor1d. The more people believe in goodness, the less there is of evil. Evil and Satan gain power through recognition and belief.  Evil thrives in an injured spirit.

The crystal ball symbolizes a higher spiritual plain of light, truth and wholeness.  If you did not see what was at the bottom of this sculpture, it was intended that way. You did not miss a thing.

The person who holds this sculpture is encouraged to live the power and gift of life. Once this connection is solid, the holder is encouraged to pass the sculpture on to someone else.

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