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THE FINAL BOW (1999, completed 2002)
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| THE FINAL BOW is a tribute to the dancers, choreographers, and consummate artists at the dusk of their careers. Please note that this is not a sculpture about age and the loss of youth but one of triumph--a passionate dedication to the standing ovations and working scars that are neverending in an artist's life. The tutu skirt is made up of 64 point shoes that represent the many diverse roles, endless classes, and lengthy rehearsals that create the individual dancer's legacy. Other energies have also entered into her spirt and form: memories of Dame Margot Fonteyn and Nureyev, Robert Joffrey, Agnes de Mille, Jerome Robbins; and the elongated expressionistic limbs pay homage to George Balachine's style and work. I named the sculpture after a dear friend (dancer/choreographer/teacher) of mine who put up a courageous fight against breast cancer. It was she who gave me the guts to tackle my creative vision and it is to her, all artists, and the legends aforementioned above that I dedicate this work. Later: It is now 2001, and the Gesher Foundation was kind enough to pay for her transformation from clay to bronze. Click here for pictures of THE FINAL BOW. |
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| Detail: 5'1" H x 3' W x 4' D. Model: Clay, point shoes (33 pair), ballet ribbons, and lace. |
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