Thursday, May 05, 2016

Enchantment

Andy | Thursday, May 05, 2016 | Best Blogger Tips
This is one of many carvings that artist sculptor Dorsey James has throughout the park. This one belongs to the Kijimba Kind group. The word Kijimba comes from the Bambara people of black Africa. It means spirit. The word Kind is from white Germany. It is taken from the word Kinder, which means children. i.e. kindergarden. In the English language, kind refers to a type, like mankind. Dorsey has taken these words from cultural and racial extremes in an effort to reflect all races as black and white incorporates all colours and values. Kijimba Kind are, then, spirit children or children of the spirit from all types and colours. They symbolize our history as well as the diversity of our religions, our myth and our legend. They are reminiscent of the kinder, gentler side of who we are and who we may someday be.

15 comments:

  1. Very strong symbol but I would like a bit more light in the bird. Stil beautiful shot and composition.

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  2. a wonderful image of a wonderful work of art

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  3. That's a pretty sculpture, and interesting post. I so wish we could return to the kinder people we once were. Really, we are still here, it's just the bad gets too much attention and the good is pushed to the back.

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  4. Beautiful carving, and it stands out well against that sky.

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  5. Seeing the eagle sculpture made me think of the eagle strike that brought down an airplane yesterday killing four people. This is indeed sad for everyone, including the eagle.

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  6. Very interesting post, Andy. I enjoyed this.

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  7. An interesting description. I like this photo and its perspective.

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  8. Excellent carving and standing so proud as they do.

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  9. Beautifully composed image Andy. I think there are many who should try and find their kinder, gentler side.

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