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Published: 2004-07-21 23:25:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 14535; Favourites: 307; Downloads: 3947
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I was a live-in caretaker for a developmentally disabled adult for my first year of school. I made this thinking about my roommate, who struggled through even the most "basic" tasks such as eating. He had to be reminded what he was doing every couple of minutes or else he would forget...Bronze casting.
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whoa,just found this and man this is so cool,must have taken a log time though,still amazing
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Great concept! And a sensitive response, profound and empathic ..
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I think this is a really important representation
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i faved this earlier, now find myself thinking about it quite a lot while reading "The Man With a Shattered World" by A. R. Luria for a neuroscience class. Fascinating book. Anyway. (I continue to like this peice)
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Wow, that's quite a compliment, thank you.
I looked that book up online, I am SO checking that one out. Things like that fascinate me.
Neuroscience, what are you studying to be taking classes such as this?
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this is a really beautiful piece. brings to mind all of the privileges we have as abled people that we simply take for granted every day. beautiful craftmanship, beautiful concept. you should think abouty showing this piece in a gallery if you haven't already done so.
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Hello, sorry for the late response, I got so many comments and went off and got myself sick...
But, thank you very much for your comment and the fav. This has shown in a couple of gallery shows, and I hope to show it in more. Ultimately, I would like to finish the set and show it that way. I've got a few ideas kicking around.
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Thats a really cool physical presentation of human hardship. The purpose is sad, but couldn't be clearer to those that take mobility for granted.
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On one hand the purpose is sad, yes. But at the same time, his playful personality helped inspire this as well, so I like to think there is a balance.
Thanks for your comment... You became a deviant on my b-day! That's a cool b-day present!
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Sorry for the slow response... Thanks for your comment.
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I faved this before, and I have already commented on it, but I just wanted to say again that I absolutely love this piece the work is so well done and the concept is great. Love love love......
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Hey, sorry for the late response. I get back, build up a TON of messages and get sick; go figure...
Anyway, thanks again for faving this piece. I'm really glad you connect with it so much.
How have you been? Nice and busy I hope. Is your back feeling any better?
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wow. wonderful concept. often concepts aren't what initially draws me to a piece but this one is reaaly interestin. great work. 
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Thanks for the fav!
I agree with you. Too often I find concept is another way of saying "poor craftmanship". I strive to bring out the best in both. Thanks again.
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Great sculpture. I love the idea, such wonderful applied creativity. I applaud you.
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Thanks; I was inspired by a good friend...
That quote...grrr... I know what that's from but for the life of me I can't think of it...
I've seen/read too many vampire stories.
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i'll help ya out - From Dusk Till Dawn
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fun movies
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Thanks for the fav and the compliment.
"Don't take anything seriously, especially me." - I feel that way too...
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Wow, that's awesome... I would love trying to eat with something like that.
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Eh, for about five minutes perhaps. Believe me I know.
Thanks, I'm glad you like it.
...I have a cat named Squee. I thought you might apreciate that...
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that's ironically sad 
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Y'know, he might have. Sorry it took so very long to reply- I have been grounded. 
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aww, thanks... It took me over a year to come up with this; and 30 seconds to think of it. How crazy is that?
Thanks for the fav too
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Not just the sculpture that works. The photography sets it off well. There is color, shape, form, contrast. Not nearly in the center...but...what do I know eh?
It's great! Great great great! PLEEEEEEEASE keep up the good work!
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Thanks SO much! There are certainly some flaws in the photography (I'm working on it) but over all I'm happy with it.
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ooh wow i feel so bad for the guy! You're so wonderful to be helping these kinds of people, they really need the support ^^
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Yes, yes they do. thanks.
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It's certainly a challenge. Great wieght loss program, maybe I should Contact Jenny Craig...?
BTW, if you like the movie Fear and Loathing; the book is SO much better!
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It is ...touching. I dont know that many would have cared enough to do this.
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Thanks. Unfortunately, I agree with you. Compassion is certainly lacking in the general populace.
Thanks for the fav!
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Is it intentionally in the shape of a question mark, or was that not part of the composition?
This is a very tasteful and well executed concept for disability. good job.
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huh, that's really cool... I never noticed... It's just a little serendipity there. I glad you noticed.
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What a good sculpture... what method did you use to do that? I would like to know! Very Good peace of art indeed...
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Allways a pleasure to fav good works!
Lisboa it's like 15 minutes by car... 30 minutes by transport 
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It was cast. The tail was in two pieces and soldered together after casting. Thank you I'm glad you like it enough to fav it.
I've a friend going to school in Lisbon, is that far from Moita?
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Thanks for faving me. And appreciating the texture; so many people overlook that sort of thing.
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