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Francesca and Paolo

5/9/2013

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Esther Wertheimer - Paolo et Francesca, bronze
There is a story of passion between the two bronze figures in this sculpture and it goes like this:

Francesca da Rimini, forced for political reasons by her father into marriage with Giovanni Malatestash, falls in love with her husband's younger brother, Paolo. Though Paolo too was married, they had an affair for ten years. When they were finally discovered, Francesca and Paolo are murdered by her husband. As punishment for their transgressions, they are forever to be blown around in the "unforgiving winds" of the second circle of hell in Dante's Inferno.

The story reminds me of how we attempt to reconcile, over our lifetime, our fantasies and desires with the competing demands and obligations of work, family and life. This reconciliation also means choosing which desires and obligations are essential to our life and which are not. Along the way, we make conscious and unconscious choices to work out this deep and challenging matter. To guide us, we rely on a variety of moral, ethical, religious and spiritual frameworks as well as “healthy” doses of escapism and distractions.

Fantasies and desires here refers to those activities (mental, emotional and physical) which energize and excite us and give meaning to our lives.
  When we approach our life with energy and excitement, life is a brilliant adventure. We feel alive, free and enthusiastic with outlets for our creative expression. It doesn't get better!

Feelings of success and fulfillment are also achieved by meeting our obligations. However, when we feel saddled with responsibilities, a lack of perceived time for SELF leaves us drained, distracted and stressed.

Often, it's the lack of insight about what energizes, excites and gives meaning to our lives that causes much suffering.

We shouldn't give up. It's a worthwhile cause prioritizing and juggling the competing demands of our life.
Effort to find and make meaning is a fundamental desire and obligation to ourselves. And, if something isn't calling to you right now, it will soon beat a path to your heart. 

Keep you posted,

Coach Minda

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Maila Shanks
16/9/2013 03:53:27 pm

Esther Wertheimer!
She put an ad in the paper for an apprentice, many years ago, to which I enthusiastically answered.
Thrilled at the idea of working/learning alongside an established, Montreal, FEMALE artist, I set out to her home/studio with huge enthusiasm and a total willingness to be her student.
However, it turned out disastrously. In fact, completely impossible for the two of us to be together in any way. She and I simply worked against each other, no matter what. My frequent questions irked her and her manner towards me was offensive to me.
I really think that the fellow human beans one gets along with enough to forge relationships & partnerships ultimately boils down to something intangible & intrinsic I simply refer to as 'chemistry'.
I eventually found suitable artists & craftspeople who became mentors and masters for my artistic development and with whom I still enjoy a deep friendship.
Esther Wertheimer's work has since paled in my perception. I realize her vision and artistic sensibility doesn't match mine at all. A simple matter of taste, again, defined by chemistry. The stuff of life!

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Minda
16/9/2013 04:10:08 pm

Well what a story you have! I myself had never heard of her but was inspired by the sculpture and then the story....

Chemistry, without a doubt is seductive and a powerful ingredient, but I have found too that this can wax and wane. Too bad that you had such excitement and enthusiasm and she wasn't able to respond to you. Great to hear from you.

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