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SOM#100, Linda Harper, Tears Purify the Soul - Laughter Music from the Heart, 1979
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From the collection of John Birks
Numbers Issued: 750 Bronze, 200 Silver
FROM THE ARTIST
Today’s circus clown, with his traditional whiteface makeup and melancholy appearance, can be traced back to the character of Pierrot who was introduced into France in the latter part of the 17th Century. It is the changing facial expressions of the clown that the laughter and tears of life is reflected.
My inspiration came from the source of many an artistic effort from Michaelangelo to Dali, the Bible: “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning” (psalm 30:5), and “To every thing there is a season, a time to every purpose under heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die … a time to weep and a time to laugh” (Ecclestiastes 3:1-4).
It is my optimistic hope that just as the clown turns from tears to laughter as you rotate the medal, so, in God’s wisdom, no matter what your problems today, time will heal all and bring about the realization of life’s joy.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Linda Harper is a native born Missourian who now lives in California. Best known for her portraits, this is her first bas relief sculpture for a medallion. Her portraits have been exhibited extensively in Southern California and Hawaii.
A former student of California sculptor Hal Reed, designer and sculptor of issue #83, Linda Harper has also studied with Edward Runci.
Married to Frederick Niemann and the mother of two children, Linda retains her maiden name in tribute to her father who was tragically killed while test flying a bomber in 1944.
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![SOM#100, Linda Harper, Tears Purify the Soul - Laughter Music from the Heart, 1979
[b]From the collection of John Birks[/b]
[i]Numbers Issued: 750 Bronze, 200 Silver[/i]
[b]FROM THE ARTIST[/b]
Today’s circus clown, with his traditional whiteface makeup and melancholy appearance, can be traced back to the character of Pierrot who was introduced into France in the latter part of the 17th Century. It is the changing facial expressions of the clown that the laughter and tears of life is reflected.
My inspiration came from the source of many an artistic effort from Michaelangelo to Dali, the Bible: “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning” (psalm 30:5), and “To every thing there is a season, a time to every purpose under heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die … a time to weep and a time to laugh” (Ecclestiastes 3:1-4).
It is my optimistic hope that just as the clown turns from tears to laughter as you rotate the medal, so, in God’s wisdom, no matter what your problems today, time will heal all and bring about the realization of life’s joy.
[b]ABOUT THE ARTIST[/b]
Linda Harper is a native born Missourian who now lives in California. Best known for her portraits, this is her first bas relief sculpture for a medallion. Her portraits have been exhibited extensively in Southern California and Hawaii.
A former student of California sculptor Hal Reed, designer and sculptor of issue #83, Linda Harper has also studied with Edward Runci.
Married to Frederick Niemann and the mother of two children, Linda retains her maiden name in tribute to her father who was tragically killed while test flying a bomber in 1944.
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[b]From the collection of John Birks[/b]
[i]Numbers Issued: 750 Bronze, 200 Silver[/i]
[b]FROM THE ARTIST[/b]
Today’s circus clown, with his traditional whiteface makeup and melancholy appearance, can be traced back to the character of Pierrot who was introduced into France in the latter part of the 17th Century. It is the changing facial expressions of the clown that the laughter and tears of life is reflected.
My inspiration came from the source of many an artistic effort from Michaelangelo to Dali, the Bible: “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning” (psalm 30:5), and “To every thing there is a season, a time to every purpose under heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die … a time to weep and a time to laugh” (Ecclestiastes 3:1-4).
It is my optimistic hope that just as the clown turns from tears to laughter as you rotate the medal, so, in God’s wisdom, no matter what your problems today, time will heal all and bring about the realization of life’s joy.
[b]ABOUT THE ARTIST[/b]
Linda Harper is a native born Missourian who now lives in California. Best known for her portraits, this is her first bas relief sculpture for a medallion. Her portraits have been exhibited extensively in Southern California and Hawaii.
A former student of California sculptor Hal Reed, designer and sculptor of issue #83, Linda Harper has also studied with Edward Runci.
Married to Frederick Niemann and the mother of two children, Linda retains her maiden name in tribute to her father who was tragically killed while test flying a bomber in 1944.
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