RICHARD L. MINNS
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Old Salt 2
Life-Size
Bronze, 46 high x 20 x 20 cm, 2003
18 high x 7.5 x 7.5 inches

Description of Sculpture:
This is a second portrait of Old Salt, modelled in clay from life, but created two years after Old Salt 1, the larger than life-size portrait, was finished. This portrait is far more compelling, more impressionistic than Richard's larger first portrait. It reflects Richard's growing skills and his continuous exploration to attain different avenues of expression. The special rust brown patina adds to the craggy lines of this remarkable likeness.

Artist's Interpretation:
“Two years passed since I created the first portrait of Old Salt. The Old Sailor was two years older. I was also two years older. I wanted to capture the two-year passage of time in his face. I was also fighting cancer, and I worked with a different passion because every sculpture I created could well be my very last. My work reflected my inner conflict of emotions. Somehow, with cancer hanging over my head, feeling my age and knowing that we were BOTH two years older, I identified with the Old Sailor. My emotions are projected in my work. I was sad, but determined, and this is projected in my model s face. If you put OLD SALT 2 next to OLD SALT 1, you will see the difference: OLD SALT 1 captured his likeness. OLD SALT 2 captured his soul.

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