tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post4699909791418727235..comments2024-03-29T08:29:20.833+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: We are the World Blogfest # 26: Artist’s Sculptures being Sunk to Protect the Sea … Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-26021616380907637202019-07-10T09:21:12.671+01:002019-07-10T09:21:12.671+01:00Hi Deniz - so glad I can add to your Emily list! ...Hi Deniz - so glad I can add to your Emily list! Your little soul will be delighted to have all your recollections about other Emilys in history - of varying sorts ... literature, art, music, sculpture etc ... <br /><br />Emily play - the song is a delight isn't it ... cheers and thanks for visiting - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-62185478954519695022019-07-09T11:25:01.041+01:002019-07-09T11:25:01.041+01:00I've missed reading your posts, Hilary!
Love f...I've missed reading your posts, Hilary!<br />Love finding out about another artist named Emily, to add to my collection of artists and authors of that name.<br />See Emily Play is a lovely song :-)Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49913407541611864472019-07-06T07:32:27.698+01:002019-07-06T07:32:27.698+01:00@ Hels - it makes sense to make an object function...@ Hels - it makes sense to make an object functional ... as the Bauhauser ones were ... thanks for reminding us about this aspect of art. We just need to protect our seas against unscrupulous commercial fishermen ... as we all love fresh fish and before stocks are completely depleted ... and as you say we are eating less meat.<br /><br />@ ACIL - thank you ... I'm looking forward to seeing her work at the Tate ...<br /><br />@ Inger - I'm just so pleased friends here have enjoyed reading about her and her work. She works in the States too ... like you - I just enjoyed finding out about her stunning sculptures ...<br /><br />@ Denise - it is extraordinary she's going above and beyond to help the Tuscan coast ... what I particularly liked was the implication that her art would over millennia become artefacts ...<br /><br />... to be found as geological time shifts the tectonic plates and the crust of the earth, as we know it now, changes as planet earth evolves ...<br /><br />Thanks so much ... it's been so interesting finding out about Emily and her sculptures ... and in the process reminding us about 'deep time' over the life of the earth ... have good weekends - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-62678747433675849812019-07-06T03:52:24.024+01:002019-07-06T03:52:24.024+01:00Hilary, what an amazing sculptor! I was fascinated...Hilary, what an amazing sculptor! I was fascinated that she's so selfless that her beautiful art is being used for a purpose yet remains unseeen. I was fascinated that marble from the renowned Carrara (Tuscan) Quarry has been donated to the sculptors. That is so awesome! It's shocking that this practice is still going on and leading to degradation of the sea bed.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-43464302673448451552019-07-06T00:32:03.379+01:002019-07-06T00:32:03.379+01:00You always find so many intriguing things to write...You always find so many intriguing things to write about, but I think this is one of the truly great ones. What a brave and noble thing she does, this sculptor. I would love for this story to become prominent here in the US. We need to hear that money isn't everything. Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65152437467532882232019-07-05T13:34:04.021+01:002019-07-05T13:34:04.021+01:00Gorgeous and informative post, as usual. Thanks.
...Gorgeous and informative post, as usual. Thanks.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13126607476139111632019-07-05T11:44:22.451+01:002019-07-05T11:44:22.451+01:00I have two vested interests in this story.
A) As ...I have two vested interests in this story. <br />A) As an (out of date) Bauhauser, we should always remember that every art object should be made with functionality in mind... before form. And<br />B) The world is becoming less meat eating and more fish eating. We need to look after the fish world.Helshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849907428208235392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49433642610409660102019-07-05T09:11:41.023+01:002019-07-05T09:11:41.023+01:00@ Michael - I was amazed when I read about her and...@ Michael - I was amazed when I read about her and then started looking at her work ... just love it and her reference to 'deep time in geological eras'. I'm delighted that you enjoy visiting ... that's my aim ...<br /><br />@ Julie - so good to see you around again. I hadn't heard anything like it ... so just felt I needed to post - and this is where the #WATWB comes in ... such a handy tag to write to ... <br /><br />Great to see you both - all the best with your goals - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-7141735779568496112019-07-04T23:51:04.685+01:002019-07-04T23:51:04.685+01:00Oh wow this is amazing! I have never heard of anyt...Oh wow this is amazing! I have never heard of anything like this before. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful story. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83856550792643395222019-07-04T21:52:59.282+01:002019-07-04T21:52:59.282+01:00Hi Hilary,
I can certainly see why you are a fan!...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />I can certainly see why you are a fan! Her work is gorgeous and what a way to help the planet! I admire her so much!<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing such interesting and inspirational posts. I ALWAYS learn something fascinating from you every time I visit!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27475237035019797872019-07-04T20:56:33.537+01:002019-07-04T20:56:33.537+01:00@ Elsie - that's excellent the ocean is in goo...@ Elsie - that's excellent the ocean is in good shape wherever you are ... the east coast I think. It's great to know you have sharks in the waters coming in near the coast ... and happily feeding - I guess swimming could be a challenge at times ... but long live nature! - so not off topic ... an interesting addition ... <br /><br />@ Sandra - many thanks: it is a very worthwhile project ... <br /><br />Happy 4th of July to one and all - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56938860646623510312019-07-04T15:51:54.232+01:002019-07-04T15:51:54.232+01:00What a wonderful, worthwhile project.What a wonderful, worthwhile project.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08502357570409734926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-90353508907955528232019-07-04T13:57:04.851+01:002019-07-04T13:57:04.851+01:00Living by the coast, I understand how delicate the...Living by the coast, I understand how delicate the ecosystem is. We had a shark very close to shore recently and everyone was freaking out. They got on the news and said this was a good thing. It meant the ecosystem in our area was exactly where it needed to be and reminded everyone that it was right as the sun was rising: feeding time for them, not swimming time for us. A bit off topic :)<br /><br /><a href="https://helpingpartnersofsexaddictsheal.org/" rel="nofollow">Elsie </a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-76902420417032871272019-07-04T08:09:57.220+01:002019-07-04T08:09:57.220+01:00@ Patsy - the damage we've done and continue t...@ Patsy - the damage we've done and continue to do is just so sad ... yet the planet will survive, whether humanity will is another matter; sadly leadership is needed ... <br /><br />@ Debbie - unfortunately so many commercial fishermen are just following instructions and don't think about the damage being done. A job is a job ... no need to worry about what else happens along the way ...no thought, no common sense - sadly it's happening everywhere ... <br /><br />I'm so pleased you looked at some of her work, and read up about her - and then saw the video of one her sculptures being dropped into the coastal waters. Yes - I have to get up to see her sculptures outside the Tate Modern ... and perhaps visit Bowman sculpture ... now when I hear the phrase 'deep time': I recognise the geological link ... and yes I'd love to feel the stone moulding into a face. So glad you enjoyed the post and being introduced to her work ... <br /><br />@ Rosey - she works hard, her sculptures are appreciated and she's found a way to help that part of the Tuscan coastline ... and she can inspire others ... <br /><br />@ Susan - thank you ... sadly our seas are being pillaged and ruined, as much as our lands ... but isn't her work and idea amazing ... <br /><br />@ Stephen - thank you ... I know waste is terrible - sadly commercial fishing these days does not discriminate - it just takes all and doesn't worry about the destruction that causes ... similarly to our earthly ventures ... as you say: money counts.<br /><br />@ Lynda - I just thought it was wonderful ... and knew a post was appropriate - so thank you for agreeing with me and for the comment about practical art making the world a better place, in more ways than one - I so agree.<br /><br />Thanks so much - delighted you're all agreeing that this is an amazingly philanthropic art project ... <br /><br />Happy 4th July (USA) and what was 1st July (Canada) days - here's to a peaceful and sustainable future - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50760016479461474582019-07-04T05:13:26.921+01:002019-07-04T05:13:26.921+01:00What a marvelous thing!! Practical art making the ...What a marvelous thing!! Practical art making the world a better place, in more ways than one.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-82808530431661811862019-07-04T03:26:11.749+01:002019-07-04T03:26:11.749+01:00Well here's a big shout out to Emily and her c...Well here's a big shout out to Emily and her companions. I hate waste and there are other ways to target specific fish and catch them but with some people it's all about the money.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46906583685607147502019-07-03T21:59:30.864+01:002019-07-03T21:59:30.864+01:00That is amazing. What a terrible, selfish, and sho...That is amazing. What a terrible, selfish, and short-sighted bunch of fishermen. Poachers of the seas.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77430378113239915212019-07-03T15:51:18.606+01:002019-07-03T15:51:18.606+01:00She is living a dream life...a home in London and ...She is living a dream life...a home in London and Tuscany, and still making sure to travel more, just the same. :) mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45552563881534911472019-07-03T13:55:08.696+01:002019-07-03T13:55:08.696+01:00What an amazing thing to do and how sad that unscr...What an amazing thing to do and how sad that unscrupulous fishermen have destroyed so much. I can certainly see why you have been hooked Hilary. I have just been looking through the gallery (the video was lovely to see by the way). I am now in love with those stone sculptures - the colours, the smoothness and the contrast, don't you feel you just want to run your hand all over them so that you can feel the way the stone moulds itself to a face? Thank you for transporting me to somewhere new Hilary :-) XDeborah Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17261449936843388583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73433776603433579032019-07-03T13:48:08.206+01:002019-07-03T13:48:08.206+01:00The damage we're doing to our seas (and the re...The damage we're doing to our seas (and the rest of the planet) is tragic – but it's heartening to see how well they can recover if given a chance.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88798019739530238042019-07-03T07:37:24.688+01:002019-07-03T07:37:24.688+01:00@ Keith - oh that's excellent to read and at s...@ Keith - oh that's excellent to read and at some stage I'll be fascinated to hear what you've found out about her. I'm glad your connections run deep: Chelsea School of Art and Salisbury Cathedral ... while the Tate is easy to find ... <br /><br />Another gem: a good description for this post - thank you!<br /><br />@ Fil - she is one creative lady, let alone aware of conservation - mind you ... her pedigree takes her in that direction. <br /><br />Sad to read that they're mussel trawling like that in your bay areas ... actually that used to happen off the Eastbourne coast in the 1800s ... the seas were depleted then. I'm sure they've considered putting barriers into the waters ... I wonder if the mussel farming is of great benefit to the local fishermen ... and that's the reason they let it happen ... <br /><br />@ Donna - thanks so much for coming over ... your Italian pilgrimage journey has been a wonderful read.<br /><br />I'd rather wanted you to see her work in Siena - but realised you'd moved on by then ... but that was why I posted that particular sculpture, and I loved the geological element aspect of it ... so beautiful.<br /><br />@ Lynda - so pleased you looked at her web pages ... her work is so fascinating and stunningly beautiful to see ... while the artefacts waiting to be discovered in millennia when the sea-floor rises once again.<br /><br />Great to see the four of you ... and thanks for your wonderful appreciative comments - cheers Hilary<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-1288609700101508942019-07-03T01:42:09.715+01:002019-07-03T01:42:09.715+01:00What a neat and natural way to help the marine lif...What a neat and natural way to help the marine life! And her gallery of sculptures is gorgeous. Thank you for this feature on this month's WATWB, Hilary!Lynda Dietzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442214431341019380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6969604537667683202019-07-02T23:27:05.625+01:002019-07-02T23:27:05.625+01:00This is such a creative and courageous act of self...This is such a creative and courageous act of selflessness. Thank you for this thought-provoking and inspiring post.retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37497334742648614582019-07-02T23:06:25.291+01:002019-07-02T23:06:25.291+01:00I love this story Hilary - what a fantastic idea ....I love this story Hilary - what a fantastic idea ... it could be used in many places where the sea bottom is trawled - near us the shore is covered in cut seaweed from the mussel boats that just drag their nets along the bottom. Filhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027496923235464642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-78164505966631045682019-07-02T17:51:15.454+01:002019-07-02T17:51:15.454+01:00Having read your fascinating post I'm really k...Having read your fascinating post I'm really keen to learn more about Emily Young and her work. I have a vague connection to the Chelsea School of Art where she studied, and I visit Salisbury Cathedral quite often which is where a piece her work is displayed. Another gem Hilary!Keith's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564578491652021492noreply@blogger.com