Sentiment : You make the world a better place
Height 14cm
Willow Tree Figure – Something Special
R755.00
In stock
In stock
Description
Willow Tree Figure – Something Special depicts a little boy on his haunches holding a potplant as if he is about to hand it over. It’s a beautiful and meaningful piece of art.
Susan Lordi’s figures are simple and elegant with no facial features. This to allow for a universal emotional connection between the viewer and the piece. Emotion is displayed through expressive gestures and body languages. The figures can evoke a range of emotions that are relatable to people from different cultures and backgrounds. The sculptures are made of resin but fashioned to appear like they are carved of wood.
The little boy is sitting on a pillar like base. His face is tilted up as if he is looking at the recipient of the pot plant. The sentiment expressed on the card that accompanies the gift, “you make the world a better place”, suggests that the gift is being given to someone who has made a positive difference to the givers life. This little boy cares deeply about the person who is receiving the pot plant. It could be a teacher who has shown patience, a parent or a friend …adult or child. Little children’s lives can be so easily influenced by others and the receiver of this gift has probably shown this child immense love, nurturing and care.
The neutral colour palette and minimalist design allow the figure to blend seamlessly into any decor style, making it a versatile gift. Something Special is perfect for anywhere in the home. It can be displayed on a bedside table, a teachers desk or even a added to a Willow Tree collection.
Willow Tree Figure – Something Special is a beautiful and meaningful representation of love and appreciation. It serves as a timeless representation of a special relationship between two people, albeit temporary.
“The gesture of something special is one of protection and caring for something precious… our children, our earth, our natural resources. I see it as a hopeful piece about possibilities… about every child, doing his or her share.The rock is etched with words and images. The puzzle pieces allude to how we are all inextricably linked together… they’re also symbols of children with autism. ‘special’ can mean many things—the special responsibility to care for our planet—and to nurture ALL our children to care for their future. ‘something’ can be interpreted on many levels. The little sprout is an unknown. What’s it going to become? And the boy is a sprout too… what’s he going to become? He could represent hope for the future… This piece could be a symbol of newness and beginnings” —Susan Lordi
