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Go That Way is now finished

6/1/2011

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The spot wouldn't come out so it stays (as an offset navel I suppose).  I filed and resanded the belly but to no avail, Sometimes rocks insist on a feature that the sculptor cannot alter.  Becoming obsessed with its removal could result in a disastrous shape so like so many things in life, the optimal choice is to accept the reality and move on.

Its an interesting coincidence that this sculpture is the first that I created since retiring.  My life is in transition, not sure where to focus my time when this sculpture emerges from within a rock, showing the way for me to go.  I wish I knew where he was pointing.

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    Ben McCarl

    Thousands of potential sculptures lie within each and every uncut stone.  Sometimes the destiny is obvious when I see a stone and sometimes releasing the sculpture within is a long journey following countless hints and inspirations.

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