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Thanks, Michael. I remember being impressed by some of Vaugel's work some years go but on seeing this again I sought out her Web presence for more and was thrilled by the greatness of her achievements. (You can see _The First Survivor_ from other viewpoints, too.) Hers is an originality born of an uncompromising heroic spirit. This takes courage:

https://vaugelsculpture.com/en/artist/gallery

I was initially shocked and then moved to tears by her _Birth from the Heart_.

--Ralph

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Ralph, I’m glad you commented! Birth From the Heart is wonderful and it is also her creative manifesto, her passion is driving motive force, and instead of being in conflict with the mind, her mind helps make the project succeed.

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My first impression of this FabulousPowerfulBeautiful sculpture was: *This* is the Sovereign Individual. Thanks for featuring Martine’s incredible work again, Michael. I, too, revisited her website, and I’m in complete agreement with Ralph Blanchette’s comment about being moved to tears…in my case it was her “Universal Soldier.” 🌟

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Thanks for adding your wonderful comment, Michael. I hope to add more of her works to the book project. On personal note, her First Survivor followed Michelangelo’s David and I felt no let down by the comparison.

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Thank you Michael. I agree … both sculptures speak to the depth of your SOULSCAPE concept.

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Uh , they must’ve found a picture of me to use😏

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Do you have proof? 😎

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But of course!

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I recently saw the Rodin sculpture “she who was the helmet maker’s once beautiful wife”. What a contrast in concept to this one. Thank you for sharing this wonderful sculpture.

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That is a difficult one. "What a contrast in concept..." Yes, we want to feel empathy but somehow it is nether comforting nor does it capture our spirit, how our spirit feels. Did you see the French movie, Camille Claudel? I saw it a long time ago, in an art theater in New York's Greenwich Village ... I recall it was very well done especially about the how art is created and it helped launched the reputation of Camille. BTW, he never carved The Kiss, he made the clay study, and assistants carved it. : ( A little like AI. lol.

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No, it is a decidedly dispirited sculpture. I have never seen that movie, thank you for the recommendation. I will have to watch it. You reminded me of another movie I like, showing how art is made. La Belle Noiseuse… I saw it a long time ago but I remember the extended drawing scenes were enchanting. I did not know Rodin did not carve The Kiss. 😯

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I added La Belle Noiseuse to my watch list on Amazon. The French get it. Yes it is a horrible truth about the Kiss. On the positive side, I don't think Rodin had the character to make something so beautiful himself, but he was good at getting assistants who had the talent and character to do it justice. Silver lining. : )

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Wow, thank you for that perspective. You are right, he did have the ability to pick the right people for the job of creating something beautiful, and that’s something. I hope you enjoy the movie if you watch it! It’s so long but I remember I liked it.

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