PETER W. MICHEL, Sculptor   ●  Sculpture in Celebration of Self, Relationship and Community
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Expressions of Self Expressions of Relationship Expressions of Community Openings Growth and Development Perception Participation Playing with Modules Playing with Images
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THEMES:  PARTICIPATION
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"Stepping Out",  "Emerging Spheres" (AKA "Balls to the Wall"),  "Study for 'Playground of the Mind'"
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Children painting the Artsweek "Community Totem" in Syracuse, NY at City Hall Commons
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There are three ways in which the theme of participation manifests:  1. as symbol or metaphor for full out participation in life - not holding back - as in "Stepping Out" and "Balls to the Wall", 2. as a symbol or metaphor for engaging in life with a sense of play or bringing a quality of playfulness to our participation, and 3. as a participatory event in which many people participate in the creation of the piece, as in "Joy of the Child".  116 children painted "Joy of the Child" on the afternoon of a folk festival at Miller outdoor theater in Houston during the International Year of the Child.   Also check out the Artsweek Community Totem in Syracuse, NY
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  Children painting "Joy of the Child", Houston, TX   "Joy of the Child"  
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Expressions of Self Expressions of Relationship Expressions of Community Openings Growth and Development Perception Participation Playing with Modules Playing with Images
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© 1983/2008 by Peter W. Michel                Posted 4-21-98   updated  4-21-13
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 Peter W. Michel, sculptor ● 185 Brookside Lane ● Fayetteville, NY 13066 ● 315-632-4780 ● peter@petermichel.com