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Beauty of Nature Talent of Man, a New
Ancient Art Form
By Peter Lewitin
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
The author is Peter Lewitin, a talented innovative
designer, and artist. His work and other can be seen at
http://art.pebblez.com |
