| "In
many ancient civilizations the lion stood for the embodiment of
power: in Greek mythology it symbolized watchfulness; Lions stand
as guardians at the gate of the Hittite capital; in Egypt the Sphinx
guards the Nile and the pyramids; in early Islam the lion was the
guardian of water and thus a symbol of life itself; and he was sacred
to the Buddhists as defender of the law and protector of sacred
buildings. This small sculpture, depicting the lion as "Guardian",
is proud and vigilant in keeping with his illustrious heritage,
yet he presents a friendly and welcoming image, protective of the
well-intentioned. The stepped-pyramid design wood base is reminiscent
of ancient civilizations whose use of the stepped architecture was
reserved for the most sacred and important buildings. All were watched
over by the mythological beasts of their respective cultures."
- Rosetta
"Guardian" has been exhibited at the Colorado Governor's
Invitational, the Lindsay Wildlife Museum, the "American Women
Artists" at Nedra Matteucci Fine Art in Santa Fe, and at the
Albuquerque Museum in NM. |
