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Wow – the creations

Yesterday I took some time and scooted to JC Stone on route 17 in Jefferson to see the progress that had been made in a week at the sculpture symposium. You might remember reading the post from earlier this week called J.C. Stone Sculpture Symposium. I was most curious to see what Miles Chapin and David Curry had created.

Shalimar photographing Miles holding his maquette of his sculpture

Miles with his sculpture

Miles is creating a very intricate piece. He shared some of this learnings with Wiscasset High School art teacher, Shalimar Poulin and myself.  He zoomed through several expensive diamond blades on his amazing sculpture. He’ll return home today after the show scheduled for 11-4:00 with his piece unfinished, but happy with his accomplishment and his opportunity to work side by side with other sculptors.

David was very happy with his accomplishment since he wasn’t sure what he had designed would actually work. His dove tail cut fit almost perfect into the second piece of stone. Both sculptors mentioned how much they learned through the experience by conversing with the other artists, seeing what tools they have in their tool boxes and how they use them.

David with his sculpture

It was great to hear the echo of life-long learning from both sculptors. I look forward to following their progression as they continue with their passion.

This is the second symposium that J.C. Stone is sponsoring and this year they are partnering with Maine Home & Design. You can read more at http://stonesymposium.jcstoneinc.com/