I have read a number of opinion pieces about "The Embrace". An interesting one is by Phil Boas in the Arizona Republic, Jan 18, 2023. I appreciate his sentiment that the artist is asking the viewer to complete the image. If people are completing the image based on their own cognitive abilities and seeing sexual innuendo, that is where…
I have read a number of opinion pieces about "The Embrace". An interesting one is by Phil Boas in the Arizona Republic, Jan 18, 2023. I appreciate his sentiment that the artist is asking the viewer to complete the image. If people are completing the image based on their own cognitive abilities and seeing sexual innuendo, that is where their mind takes them.
The scale of the sculpture is such that people will be able to interact with the piece unlike another life size sculpture depicting MLK and CSK's likeness.
I applaud the artist for his vision and believe that others will learn to appreciate the beauty of the work in time. Look forward to a trip to Boston to see this new and thoughtful piece of art.
I have read a number of opinion pieces about "The Embrace". An interesting one is by Phil Boas in the Arizona Republic, Jan 18, 2023. I appreciate his sentiment that the artist is asking the viewer to complete the image. If people are completing the image based on their own cognitive abilities and seeing sexual innuendo, that is where their mind takes them.
The scale of the sculpture is such that people will be able to interact with the piece unlike another life size sculpture depicting MLK and CSK's likeness.
I applaud the artist for his vision and believe that others will learn to appreciate the beauty of the work in time. Look forward to a trip to Boston to see this new and thoughtful piece of art.