Carolyn, Janet and I (Tom is traveling) visited the San Diego Natural History Museum to enjoy the pre-opening party for the "Spirits in Stone" exhibit of Shona sculpture. All of the pieces are for sale (it is a fundraiser for the museum).
Shona sculpture is steeped in the legend and traditions of an ancient African culture, yet stunningly modern in appearance. Shona sculptors, transcending geography and time, create in the living stone profound expressions of the human condition. Sculpting by hand with simple and found tools, these self-taught artists carve in indigenous serpentine, granite, and rare precious verdite. The unique rock they shape illumines with more than 200 natural color and texture variations. The result is a diverse body of work alive with dynamic, spiritual themes.
We had a wonderful time. It was good to see Katie Boskoff there and others from church, the law school and people we know from various contexts. The food was awesome! We ate, sipped wine, mingled, and experienced the beautiful art. We purchased the exhibit catalogue, a large coffeetable book with the most amazing photographs, and had Tony Ponter, co-curator, sign the inside cover for us. Take a look the next time you stop by.
