Photo Diary: Sculpting the Lady

Jun 23rd, 2007

reported by Jim Mcnalis

The Lady is an inspiration and a real challenge to the artist who attempts to capture all the dimensions of this multi-faceted and courageous woman. All the hours of concentration required to create such a sculpture put me in the presence of very good company.

Just as I discovered when I created the portrait bust of Daw Suu Kyi in 1999, working on a sculpture of Daw Suu Kyi is a challenge and a privilege.

Note: The above pictures show the relief sculpture at a very early stage of the process. What they show is a work that is incomplete and underway. Many hours remain in the process, requiring alterations, detailing and refining before the piece is completed.

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One Response to “Photo Diary: Sculpting the Lady”

  • #1 Says:
    August 11th, 2007 at 8:17 pm

    Mr. Mcnalis,
    I am a New Orleans based figurative sculptor and have known and admired your work through Kern Studios, where I got my start in 1999. After recently speaking with someone who worked there with you, I decided to look you up. I just wanted to say that I truely enjoyed seeing your work and particularly enjoyed your thoughts regarding the parallel struggles of democracy and the creative process. Your quote from Rodin reminded me of another of his “To live is nothing, but to sacrifice his life for an ideal is the one thing which gives man his highest quality.” Please write me when you have a moment. I would like the opportunity to talk further about your work and career. Sincerely, Brent Barnidge

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