“SATYR.”
Pencil,
color pencils on paper, 8”x10"
This
drawing is a study for
the
"Satyr
in Chrysoprase"
that
may be seen in Helen's
Sculptured
Gem Jewelry Gallery.
It is one of a series of 10 drawings,
study variations on the same theme.
In
classic Greek mythology Satyrs were sylvan gods,
the
male followers of Dionysus, the god of wine.
'Bacchus'
in Latin, or 'Backhos' in Greek
was
another name of Dionysus,
son
of Zeus (Jupiter) and Semele.
He
is said first to have taught
the
cultivation of the grape,
and
the preparation of wine.
Satyrs
were immortal creatures and
they
are represented as part man
and
part goat, usually having short,
sprouting
horns on their heads.
Photo:
M.J. Colella
Drawings are a vital integral part of Helen’s creative process for
each piece.
“Drawing is an art form by itself, an artistic creation, the beginning
of an inspiration.
It is an exercise to be able to see and compare.
It is the result of a study..,a series of changes.
It is the exhilarating preparation stage for another art medium.
It is a joy and a labor during our gem art endeavors.”
Drawings are the foundation for the creation of a Sculptured Gem.
With drawings and models, the Subject Theme will take shape from an origin
and inspiration.
The aesthetic composition will be built, decisions on the type of carving,
material, size, style
and functionality will be made, and proportions and ratios of the underlying
harmonious structure
are planned. The symbolism, metaphor or “story” will mature, and the internal
and external
features of the gemstone will be evaluated and incorporated into the design.
Sculpture Drawings follow the contours of the forms and volumes, not simply
of the outline or silhouette.
Further detail drawings are usually required to explore Expressions and
Textures.
Drawings can be used as maps for the carving.
They can assist in orienting the rough material to fit the design.
Or, in many cases, the design is modified to suit the material.
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