Another Assistant

I think Barry is enjoying his work even more when there are eye candies around. Frankly I think it's healthy.

Artist from Greece

This sculptor is from Greece, assisted by young workers.

Artist from Aghanistan

Did I mention that there are artists from 96 different countries working, building their sculptures in Changchun? The continents of the world are represented. This photo is of an sculptor from Afghanistan.

Barry and Fancy

Fancy is the girl's name...well, her English name, I suppose. Barry says she and another student met him and other artists at the Changchun airport. In this photo, she had just given Barry a gift.

Sculptors from Finland and Tanzania

These are two sculptors who are with Barry in China. They are from Finland and Tanzania. Barry says they are nice people

Taking a break

Bear makes this kind of work look easy, but you can imagine how heavy a big ball of clay can be, especially wet clay. Yikes! But he is building his sculpture and his vision will soon be realized. See the face of the baby coming out already?

A Visit to See and Old Friend

In 2008, Barry flew to Changchun to create the pieces you see here in this photo. He calls his trip to the park "A Visit to See an Old Friend". The over 10 feet tall sculpture is a two piece, one made with bronze and the other with stainless steel. Barry saw his artworks placed nicely and exhibited proudly on the grounds of Changchun's Sculpture Park. It must be a good feeling to see so much appreciation for one's work. I love this two piece sculpture.

The Studio Before

Take a look at this gigantic space where the artists, those not working with stone, are assigned a spot.

Working It

Yes indeed, Barry works the clay and creates the face of the baby that will emerge eventually. One must be dedicated to such work to continue with it. Dedication and hard work with a vision is what you need to create this piece of sculpture.

Getting Some Real Work Done

This is some real hard work. Lugging heavy clay up on the scaffolding and maneuvering it to its proper place on the hulking piece is not easy (I say). By the way, this is Maggie, Barry's wife. I'm posting the pictures that Barry sends me because he cannot access google blog from China. This photo shows how much hard work building a sculpture can be. Look at the muscles in Barry's arms.