This photograph appears unbalanced, as these marble sculptures at Trocadero, Paris are built on an incline and I was standing on another incline. I like these sculptures for their depiction of joy.
From Madeleine L'Engle's book Herself:
"...A child is not afraid of new ideas, does not have to worry about the status quo or rocking the boat, is willing to sail into uncharted waters."
"Children...are aware of what most adults have forgotten. They know that the daily time-bound world of limited facts is a secondary world. And stories, paintings or songs - though they are not themselves the primary world - give us glimpses of the wider world of our whole selves, the selves which are real enough to accept the world's darkness as well as its light."
For some incredible stories told through art, visit Judy at Red Velvet. Her five-part "Numbers" series is truly remarkable, on so many levels. Go here and see for yourself!
Geez that is so incredible.
Posted by: Gina | 12 August 2007 at 11:08
Tara this is so lovely, this weekend I watched as Conner met children on the beach and they were instant friends, it amazes me as children we talked to everyone while as adults they are those that go out of their way not to talk.
Judy is amazing isn't she!
XOX
Kristen
Posted by: Kristen R | 08 August 2007 at 04:14
what a wonderful photo! i love those quotes too. I'm reading L'Engle's 'Walking On Water', but it is taking me forever as I keep going back to reread sections!
Posted by: sheela | 07 August 2007 at 13:59
I really enjoyed the quotes by Madeleine L'Engle -- her writing is magical. Your photo made me smile and admire the uninhibited quality of joy and recreation. It's so cool that you live in Paris and get to see so much art and wonderful antiques on a daily basis -- and thank you for sharing the photos with us.
:)
Posted by: Clare | 07 August 2007 at 07:15
This is a lovely post, tara. That 2nd paragraph reminds me of me when I was a child, reading and living and dreaming through the books. And her books were some of my favorites! Some of my best memories, were planted by her words and worlds.
:)
Posted by: Amber | 07 August 2007 at 07:15
How very true. Children are so unjaded by adult perceptions.
Lovely words and a lovely picture... as always.
Posted by: holli | 07 August 2007 at 05:13
I so love Madeline d'Engle works. She writes stories for children so adults can understand.
Posted by: Mary T. | 06 August 2007 at 23:22
I just loved those quotes Tara, thanks for sharing.
Ian
Posted by: Ian | 06 August 2007 at 20:44
Hello there Ms. Parfait!
I'm new to your site through Ms. Rochambeau.
Fabulous sculpture. I love the asymmetrical quality. Joyful indeed. The incredible finds in the previous post , have me feeling the need to hop in the car and head to my local flea market. Won't find what you found, however.
Judy IS incredible. Met her last year in Italy.
Posted by: Karen Cole | 06 August 2007 at 19:14
Oh yes fabulous sculptures but I don't do wonky. Everything has to be straight or I go crazy.
Posted by: Di Overton | 06 August 2007 at 18:44
I have loved everything Madeleine L'Engle has written for children and adults. Have you ever read Two Part Invention, her story of her marriage to Hugh Franklin? Or her three memoirs~Circle of Quiet, Irrational Season, and Summer of the Great Grandmother. Now I need to go hunting for those~more reading!!!
Posted by: Becca | 06 August 2007 at 18:43
The Sculpture is beautiful..and yes they are happy! I went to REd Velvet and I love her art! It is so textural(is that a word?) on all levels!
Posted by: Pam Aries | 06 August 2007 at 17:43
I haven't read 'herself' either but I have been a fan of Ms. L'Engle's writings.. beautiful photo and writing.
Happy Monday :)
Posted by: Shelby | 06 August 2007 at 16:45
Love the sculpture but obviously they never breast fed their kids. :)
Thanks for the link! XXXXXXXXXXOOOOOOO
Posted by: Tammy | 06 August 2007 at 16:25
Thanks for the links and the beautiful photograph and
YOU.
Blessings my lovely friend.
Love Jeanne ^j^
Posted by: Jeanne | 06 August 2007 at 16:06
Like Tinker, A Wrinkle in Time is my only Madeleine L'Engle experience, but I did enjoy it, as does my oldest daughter.
A very wise woman. Children are fearless until we teach them to be fearful.
A beautiful photograph, you captured the emotion of joy very well throught it.
xo
Blue
Posted by: Blue | 06 August 2007 at 15:50
I haven't read "Herself," but A Wrinkle In Time, hss been one of my all time favorite books since I was in 5th grade. Her words here ring so true...
The statues do look joyful - and the water looks such a cooling aqua blue - thank you for sharing it. It's a warm sleepless night here, and this is very soothing. xox
Posted by: tinker | 06 August 2007 at 12:53