Beauty
of Nature, Talent of Man, a New Ancient Art Form
By
Peter Lewitin http://pebblez.com
Since
Mankind first stood erect and developed a consciousness of the world
in which he lived; Nature has been a place of many dangers. Violence
and death, the need to survive, and the biological urge to reproduce,
and to nurture ourselves and our offspring has always been a prime
motivational factor.
Being alert to our surroundings has profound implications, and is
as pertinent today as it was in the distant primitive past.
"He's street smart", Is one way that we designate and congratulate
the modern man, who has learned to be aware of his basic world and
how to survive.
All living things, share this "aware of surroundings, street
smart" necessity for survival.
There are many things which separate us as Humans, from other living
things. Most are obvious, and have been studied, examined, dissected,
and extrapolated ad nauseum.
However, the Human Spirit, has special abilities and insights which
help to define the Soul inherent in Human existence, and is actually
a definitive proof of its existence.
Recognition of beauty. Not the beauty necessary for reproduction and
the sexual urges which enable its success, but a more abstract and
intellectual beauty. The "BEAUTY OF NATURE".
An animal will stop and survey his surroundings, sniff the air, look
at flowers, rocks, majestic mountains, but his motivation is survival.
They are searching for a hidden enemy, or a source of necessary food.
Man is different. He can look at a beautiful sunset or a majestic
peak, or a natural wonder like the Grand Canyon, an out cropping of
rocks or any one of a million gifts of Natures Bounty and beauty,
and feel our Soul vibrate and soar in sync with the abundant largess
which Mother Nature, and God, has provided.
Of course we have a Soul, feel it beat in rhythm with the beauty of
Nature.
Humanity has always been attracted to these dramatic gifts and we
create parks, and national monuments, and fight to preserve these
special areas of natural beauty.
The beauty of nature does not exist exclusively on this type of macro
scale. There is a unique beauty of nature that exists on a very real,
yet micro scale.
A new Art Form. An original way to capture and worship that which
"God has wrought." There are certain natural stones which
have captured the originality and overwhelming beauty which is inherent
on a macro scale by a Grand Canyon. Imagine, the dramatic originality
of Nature, "one of a kind works of art”, available to enjoy
and display in your home or office.
This new art form has several methodologies. The nature of the stone
makes it a work of art naturally. This can be further enhanced using
certain treatments, applied to the stone strategically, to enhance
the effects already within it. Stone is also fast becoming a medium
of choice for the innovative artist, as this material soaks up paint
and gives a depth to color that isn’t achieved on traditional
mediums. Sculpture is the most ancient form of stone art; however
stacked sculpture is a new form that involves adding stone to a piece
to achieve a desired effect.
A gift of Nature, the majesty of the Earth, to cherish and uplift
your spirit, and beautify your environment. Bask in the reflective
beauty of your World. Stone art provides a true Cornacopia of originality
and creativity.
A great place to get inspired is the museum of stone art at http://art.pebblez.com
Peter
Lewitin is an author and an artist. Many of his works can be seen
at http://art.pebblez.com
- the Stone Art Gallery
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