tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post6990996033695476914..comments2024-03-22T12:34:51.352-07:00Comments on Art Propelled: "YOU CAN BUY MY HEART AND MY SOUL"ArtPropelledhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-88339816528973741672008-10-04T18:09:00.000-07:002008-10-04T18:09:00.000-07:00Robyn these are stunning.. what a sight...gorgeous...Robyn these are stunning.. what a sight...gorgeous workmanship!!!<BR/>They feel as if, you turned away for a moment, they may lumber out of sight.. I am amazed at the life -likeness they have.. <BR/>Thank you so much for bringing them our attention...Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-7527547053687359822008-10-03T04:40:00.000-07:002008-10-03T04:40:00.000-07:00These are just beautiful Robyn...These are just beautiful Robyn...Rima Staineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10044701472535300254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-39175225692630035642008-10-02T17:48:00.000-07:002008-10-02T17:48:00.000-07:00wow - what an incredible sight ... the first and f...wow - what an incredible sight ... the first and fifth photo's really speak to me. I hope that some day I am lucky enough to get a chance to see them in person. Thank you for sharing (and the links to Botha's website & iinteresting facts, too)<BR/><BR/>big smiles, ~M~3rdEyeMusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05157947497875794512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-15749094775899240612008-09-30T19:42:00.000-07:002008-09-30T19:42:00.000-07:00These are spectacular. There is something about th...These are spectacular. There is something about them that just draws and holds the eye and the imagination.Sethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05870075379758015838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-73185651113533371602008-09-30T12:19:00.000-07:002008-09-30T12:19:00.000-07:00Very moving. Like you say, seeing them in person w...Very moving. Like you say, seeing them in person would be a powerful experience.Shaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235571582758248746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-35119890979187484632008-09-30T11:27:00.000-07:002008-09-30T11:27:00.000-07:00beautiful. breathtaking. amazing. wow!! What a...beautiful. breathtaking. amazing. wow!! What amazing works of art! Thank you for taking the time to show us these wonderful artists and their creations that we might not otherwise be able to see!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04370947315853590040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-54293706610157590512008-09-29T15:07:00.000-07:002008-09-29T15:07:00.000-07:00The sculptures, like the elephants, are strong, se...The sculptures, like the elephants, are strong, serene and noble. Thank you for showing them.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998628507844056717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-83980327562352176192008-09-29T14:48:00.000-07:002008-09-29T14:48:00.000-07:00Those elephant sculptures are truly amazing, what ...Those elephant sculptures are truly amazing, what stunning pieces of art.<BR/>Thanks so much for posting the photos.azircahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14039380842694034795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-62671133405266677342008-09-29T13:02:00.000-07:002008-09-29T13:02:00.000-07:00Kendalee, thanks for popping in!Kendalee, thanks for popping in!ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-6872780455715870042008-09-29T12:48:00.000-07:002008-09-29T12:48:00.000-07:00Jeane, Chris, Terry, Roxanne and Caroline,It's alw...Jeane, Chris, Terry, Roxanne and Caroline,<BR/>It's always great to share something so awesome.<BR/><BR/>Embellisher, yes I have a soft spot for elephants too.....and a lot of respect.<BR/><BR/>Lynne, exactly!<BR/><BR/>Ro, even though they are standing still you get the feeling that they are lumbering along that beach.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-78775133654760771452008-09-29T12:41:00.000-07:002008-09-29T12:41:00.000-07:00So moving - definitely heart and soul stuff. And ...So moving - definitely heart and soul stuff. And if the pictures can do that, the real thing must be almost overwhelming! <BR/><BR/>I had a look at designboom too - wow! <BR/><BR/>btw, I have not commented on your blog before but I LOVE your totems and always enjoy popping in to see the latest thing you're working on!kendaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10085858988070461010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-44652819348953169302008-09-29T12:34:00.000-07:002008-09-29T12:34:00.000-07:00Priya, thanks for that link. There is some awesome...Priya, thanks for that link. There is some awesome work there. Loved the nest and running in circles.<BR/><BR/>Heather, it would have been very special seeing them face to face on a S.African beach!<BR/><BR/>Julie, humbled indeed.<BR/><BR/>grrl, a lot of Bothas work is on a large scale and he often uses natural materials. Very effective!<BR/><BR/>bindu, every time I see these photographs my mind wanders off. Very thought provoking.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-84347630837346576162008-09-29T07:21:00.000-07:002008-09-29T07:21:00.000-07:00Priya, I just went to the site you referenced - fa...Priya, I just went to the site you referenced - fabulous! Thanks for sharing it here! Robyn and everyone - definitely check it out-Terry https://www.blogger.com/profile/12128153098834209943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-79551894854879023832008-09-29T05:35:00.000-07:002008-09-29T05:35:00.000-07:00What amazing work, there is so much life and movem...What amazing work, there is so much life and movement in the work. Thanks for sharing the images.Ro Bruhnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08766616012470244040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-91045787072815033102008-09-29T03:48:00.000-07:002008-09-29T03:48:00.000-07:00hi again robyn,i came across this post and remembe...hi again robyn,<BR/>i came across this post and remembered you and the elephant post:<BR/>http://www.designboom.com/contemporary/naturalarchitecture.htmlpRiyAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238366312590419659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-7022417948303838822008-09-28T22:39:00.000-07:002008-09-28T22:39:00.000-07:00robyn, these are beyond words... they really are...robyn, these are beyond words... they really are. thank you...lynne hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682812765012431260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-25046400750688893882008-09-28T22:27:00.000-07:002008-09-28T22:27:00.000-07:00There's something special about elephants, I see a...There's something special about elephants, I see any number and still stop and watch in awe.These sculptures are fantastic, love the use of wood bolted onto a metal frame, must check out the sites you have recommended.Robyn you are my window on Africa, thank-you.Maya Sara Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809463746704452013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-43370035618562955862008-09-28T19:29:00.000-07:002008-09-28T19:29:00.000-07:00Robyn,These photos are incredible.I love these ele...Robyn,<BR/>These photos are incredible.<BR/>I love these elephants!caroline douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713252536830473620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-9121405069820471612008-09-28T18:00:00.000-07:002008-09-28T18:00:00.000-07:00Oh Robyn, what incredible photographs, these elep...Oh Robyn, what incredible photographs, these elephants touch my heart too. I wish I could see them in person. Such a statement, to me of family, of nature... and of simplicity. Wow... thank you for sharing these with us. Roxannerivergardenstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018601892508498148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-17506176937159245712008-09-28T15:38:00.000-07:002008-09-28T15:38:00.000-07:00How wonderful. I would love to see these in perso...How wonderful. I would love to see these in person. Beautiful work.Chris Dalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138384200981501305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-45998064809976174462008-09-28T15:28:00.000-07:002008-09-28T15:28:00.000-07:00thank you Robyn - there are no wordsthank you Robyn - there are no wordsJeane Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027843717050683473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-30777954785384865812008-09-28T15:16:00.000-07:002008-09-28T15:16:00.000-07:00OMG. Just seeing the pictures has brought tears to...OMG. Just seeing the pictures has brought tears to my eyes. I'm not sure I could see them in real without a total breakdown. I don't even know why, but for me elephants represent the best of all creation. <BR/>Thank you for making sure that so many of us will get to see this tribute.Terry https://www.blogger.com/profile/12128153098834209943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-62856035700685046942008-09-28T15:00:00.000-07:002008-09-28T15:00:00.000-07:00thanks for sharing this. There is something so mel...thanks for sharing this. There is something so melancholy about that image! Like a quiet march to extinction. Very thought provoking.binduhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156291956967889455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-89857787586996406252008-09-28T14:21:00.000-07:002008-09-28T14:21:00.000-07:00It's the scale, that is awesome, isnt it? And the ...It's the scale, that is awesome, isnt it? And the fact that it is a herd. HE must have had great relationships with his land and people to do this, I can see why this is one of your favourite pieces... thanks for showing it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-19046128508950355642008-09-28T14:09:00.000-07:002008-09-28T14:09:00.000-07:00this kind of handiwork leaves me speechless, in aw...this kind of handiwork leaves me speechless, in awe and humbled !!julie kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009127575536333064noreply@blogger.com