Even though nationalities, cultures, and social customs are different, we will understand and respect each other in order to achieve our goal of Unity, Love, and Eternity and also develop a new sculptural culture and creation. Furthermore, I firmly believe that there will be a great understanding and friendship among nations. – Park Chan Kab
Carole was honored to be invited by the renowned Korean sculptor, Park Chan Kab, to participate in the 6th International Contemporary Sculpture Symposium – 2009 Korea. The theme of the Symposium was Poetry & Sculpture.
She created her sculpture, Together, in granite on the grounds of the International Museum of Contemporary Art in Yeongwol, Korea. The sculpture, 330 cm x 90 cm 90 cm, is now installed at the Museum. It was inspired by Maya Angelou’s poem, Amazing Peace.
Carole’s marble version of Together was featured in a joint exhibition of famous Korean painters and international sculptors at the International Museum of Contemporary Art.
Other 2009 participants were Hori Yasuchi, Yury Tkachenko, Valentina Dusavitskaya, Nakagawa Hiroshi, Park Woo Mi, Salah Hammad, and Nikolay Yotov.
AMAZING PEACE
by Maya Angelou
In our joy, we think we hear a whisper.
At first it is too soft. Then only half heard.
We listen carefully as it gathers strength.
We hear a sweetness.
The word is Peace.
It is loud now.
Louder than the explosion of bombs.
We tremble at the sound.
We are thrilled by its presence.
It is what we have hungered for.
Not just the absence of war. But true Peace.
A harmony of spirit, and comfort of courtesies.
Security for our beloveds and their beloveds.
We, Angels and Mortals, Believers and Nonbelievers,
Look heavenward and speak the word aloud.
Peace. We look at each other, then into ourselves,
And we say without shyness or apology or hesitation:
Peace, My Brother.
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