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By: marcus
Corky As I was walking through the Memorial Union the other day, I noticed a
magnificent sculpture encased in a glass fixture. This sculpture is of Corky,
Emporia State University’s esteemed mascot. Seeing this sculpture, I decided
that it would be perfect for this paperWhen an individual thinks of what a
sculpture is, they often think of marble or rock of some sort that is carved
into shapes or figures of famous people from the past. Taking Analysis of the
Fine Arts, one would learn that sculpture is also made of things like metal,
clay, and even wood. This brings me to the sculpture of Corky When
discussing sculptures in class one of the questions asked is “Where does your
eye go first.” For this sculpture my eye first goes to Corky’s face. It’s
obvious that the sculptor meant for it to exude confidence and happiness. The
eye then goes down the sculpture, studying the intricate carvings of the torso
down to the legs. I then moved around the sculpture and noticed the wings in
the back made of glass. I had never noticed them before now. After walking
around the sculpture, the eye ultimately goes back to the face Corky is
carved out of wood. The sculpture is full round. This is where the sculpture
is created by the subtracting of a wood from the base to leave a free standing
figure that has shape and form on all sides. The sculptor also used addition
by adding the glass to serve as wings. The sculpture can be viewed from any
angle, also known as three-dimensional sculpture. The sculpture stands on a
base that is also made of wood. Corky is extremely smooth and shiny. The
sculpture is very intricate, has strong detail, and is proportionate. The
lines of the carving are straight, curved, and jagged. Some are carved very
deeply and others not so deep. The exterior of the sculpture was probably
sanded and then some sort of oil or protectant was probably applied to help
maintain the shine and smoothness. The sculpture gives off the feeling of
happiness and pride. It conveys a feeling of Emporia State University and what
it means to be a student here. He is in a walking stance giving the sculpture
action. His shoulders are pulled back and he strides with confidence I chose
this sculpture for numerous reasons. The first is that it is one on this
campus and thus easy to access. Another is because it is a prime example of
who and what we as Emporia State University students stand for. Most people do
not consider Corky a “sculpture” or a piece of art. I wanted to examine and
draw attention to it. Not only is it made of a material that usually is not
associated with sculptures, it is also one of great size. I know that there
are many that put Corky to shame as far as size is concerned, but he is not
small by my standards. When I think of woodcarving, I think of a flat piece of
work, which is only two-dimensional. Woodcarvings are usually rough and have
little to no luster about them. Corky is none of these things He exudes a
feeling of a real person, as if he really exists. The shape and details are
astounding. How someone has such control over their hands to work in such
small places and then make it all come together to form a larger figure is
amazing. I am enthralled and enticed. If only I had that much patience in life
and in art.
Word Count: 600
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