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This piece is on a pedestal, the size of the sculpture only is 17"h X 40"w X 17"d When I arrived at the Marble/marble symposium in the Summer of 2006, my son David was in a drug rehab facility in Florida. I was so anxiety ridden, that my stomach was in knots! I purchased this boulder of watermelon marble and immediately got to work. I created a visual model for myself by tying a ribbon into a knot. I then aggressively attacked the stone with a five inch diamond blade, thereby releasing some of my anger and frustration back into the stone. I spent the next six months rough cutting and cleaning up the lines, using diamond blades, core bits, grinders and other powerful tools. This stone was a very hard marble and hand tools would have not been effective in the polishing and finishing. Just like my David, this work of art is a study in contradictions. ● hard stone that appears to be pliable ● sharp lines in soft colored stone ● heavy stone that appears to be graceful and elegant The same way this rock is balanced on a very small plane, David’s sobriety was a balancing act as well. We never knew how long it would last and if we would get that dreaded phone call. David could be as tough and unyielding as a boulder, but at the same time he was sweet and found pleasure in helping others. He wrote in his journal that he got a similar high from helping others as he did from using drugs. As a matter of fact, he started an organization called “CRY OUT” where he helped hundreds of addicts by assisting them to get themselves admitted to drug rehab facilities. Ultimately, he could not help himself, but he helped many others. On October 8, 2010, when David has some years of sobriety behind him, he posted an image of this piece on his Facebook page with the following statement: “This was made by my mom during my addiction over the years. It represents how addiction affects everyone in the family, not just the addict”. David could not know how prescient those words were. In October, 2013, his father and I received that dreaded phone call. To this day, this piece of work contains my love for David, along with all the other emotions he stirred up in me. David is survived by his mother, Robin, his father Sam, his brothers Eddy and Leon. May his memory be for a blessing.
This piece is on a pedestal, the size of the sculpture only is 17"h X 40"w X 17"d When I arrived at the Marble/marble symposium in the Summer of 2006, my son David was in a drug rehab facility in Florida. I was so anxiety ridden, that my stomach was in knots! I purchased this boulder of watermelon marble and immediately got to work. I created a visual model for myself by tying a ribbon into a knot. I then aggressively attacked the stone with a five inch diamond blade, thereby releasing some of my anger and frustration back into the stone. I spent the next six months rough cutting and cleaning up the lines, using diamond blades, core bits, grinders and other powerful tools. This stone was a very hard marble and hand tools would have not been effective in the polishing and finishing. Just like my David, this work of art is a study in contradictions. ● hard stone that appears to be pliable ● sharp lines in soft colored stone ● heavy stone that appears to be graceful and elegant The same way this rock is balanced on a very small plane, David’s sobriety was a balancing act as well. We never knew how long it would last and if we would get that dreaded phone call. David could be as tough and unyielding as a boulder, but at the same time he was sweet and found pleasure in helping others. He wrote in his journal that he got a similar high from helping others as he did from using drugs. As a matter of fact, he started an organization called “CRY OUT” where he helped hundreds of addicts by assisting them to get themselves admitted to drug rehab facilities. Ultimately, he could not help himself, but he helped many others. On October 8, 2010, when David has some years of sobriety behind him, he posted an image of this piece on his Facebook page with the following statement: “This was made by my mom during my addiction over the years. It represents how addiction affects everyone in the family, not just the addict”. David could not know how prescient those words were. In October, 2013, his father and I received that dreaded phone call. To this day, this piece of work contains my love for David, along with all the other emotions he stirred up in me. David is survived by his mother, Robin, his father Sam, his brothers Eddy and Leon. May his memory be for a blessing.
This piece is on a pedestal, the size of the sculpture only is 17"h X 40"w X 17"d When I arrived at the Marble/marble symposium in the Summer of 2006, my son David was in a drug rehab facility in Florida. I was so anxiety ridden, that my stomach was in knots! I purchased this boulder of watermelon marble and immediately got to work. I created a visual model for myself by tying a ribbon into a knot. I then aggressively attacked the stone with a five inch diamond blade, thereby releasing some of my anger and frustration back into the stone. I spent the next six months rough cutting and cleaning up the lines, using diamond blades, core bits, grinders and other powerful tools. This stone was a very hard marble and hand tools would have not been effective in the polishing and finishing. Just like my David, this work of art is a study in contradictions. ● hard stone that appears to be pliable ● sharp lines in soft colored stone ● heavy stone that appears to be graceful and elegant The same way this rock is balanced on a very small plane, David’s sobriety was a balancing act as well. We never knew how long it would last and if we would get that dreaded phone call. David could be as tough and unyielding as a boulder, but at the same time he was sweet and found pleasure in helping others. He wrote in his journal that he got a similar high from helping others as he did from using drugs. As a matter of fact, he started an organization called “CRY OUT” where he helped hundreds of addicts by assisting them to get themselves admitted to drug rehab facilities. Ultimately, he could not help himself, but he helped many others. On October 8, 2010, when David has some years of sobriety behind him, he posted an image of this piece on his Facebook page with the following statement: “This was made by my mom during my addiction over the years. It represents how addiction affects everyone in the family, not just the addict”. David could not know how prescient those words were. In October, 2013, his father and I received that dreaded phone call. To this day, this piece of work contains my love for David, along with all the other emotions he stirred up in me. David is survived by his mother, Robin, his father Sam, his brothers Eddy and Leon. May his memory be for a blessing.
This piece is on a pedestal, the size of the sculpture only is 17"h X 40"w X 17"d When I arrived at the Marble/marble symposium in the Summer of 2006, my son David was in a drug rehab facility in Florida. I was so anxiety ridden, that my stomach was in knots! I purchased this boulder of watermelon marble and immediately got to work. I created a visual model for myself by tying a ribbon into a knot. I then aggressively attacked the stone with a five inch diamond blade, thereby releasing some of my anger and frustration back into the stone. I spent the next six months rough cutting and cleaning up the lines, using diamond blades, core bits, grinders and other powerful tools. This stone was a very hard marble and hand tools would have not been effective in the polishing and finishing. Just like my David, this work of art is a study in contradictions. ● hard stone that appears to be pliable ● sharp lines in soft colored stone ● heavy stone that appears to be graceful and elegant The same way this rock is balanced on a very small plane, David’s sobriety was a balancing act as well. We never knew how long it would last and if we would get that dreaded phone call. David could be as tough and unyielding as a boulder, but at the same time he was sweet and found pleasure in helping others. He wrote in his journal that he got a similar high from helping others as he did from using drugs. As a matter of fact, he started an organization called “CRY OUT” where he helped hundreds of addicts by assisting them to get themselves admitted to drug rehab facilities. Ultimately, he could not help himself, but he helped many others. On October 8, 2010, when David has some years of sobriety behind him, he posted an image of this piece on his Facebook page with the following statement: “This was made by my mom during my addiction over the years. It represents how addiction affects everyone in the family, not just the addict”. David could not know how prescient those words were. In October, 2013, his father and I received that dreaded phone call. To this day, this piece of work contains my love for David, along with all the other emotions he stirred up in me. David is survived by his mother, Robin, his father Sam, his brothers Eddy and Leon. May his memory be for a blessing.
This piece is on a pedestal, the size of the sculpture only is 17"h X 40"w X 17"d When I arrived at the Marble/marble symposium in the Summer of 2006, my son David was in a drug rehab facility in Florida. I was so anxiety ridden, that my stomach was in knots! I purchased this boulder of watermelon marble and immediately got to work. I created a visual model for myself by tying a ribbon into a knot. I then aggressively attacked the stone with a five inch diamond blade, thereby releasing some of my anger and frustration back into the stone. I spent the next six months rough cutting and cleaning up the lines, using diamond blades, core bits, grinders and other powerful tools. This stone was a very hard marble and hand tools would have not been effective in the polishing and finishing. Just like my David, this work of art is a study in contradictions. ● hard stone that appears to be pliable ● sharp lines in soft colored stone ● heavy stone that appears to be graceful and elegant The same way this rock is balanced on a very small plane, David’s sobriety was a balancing act as well. We never knew how long it would last and if we would get that dreaded phone call. David could be as tough and unyielding as a boulder, but at the same time he was sweet and found pleasure in helping others. He wrote in his journal that he got a similar high from helping others as he did from using drugs. As a matter of fact, he started an organization called “CRY OUT” where he helped hundreds of addicts by assisting them to get themselves admitted to drug rehab facilities. Ultimately, he could not help himself, but he helped many others. On October 8, 2010, when David has some years of sobriety behind him, he posted an image of this piece on his Facebook page with the following statement: “This was made by my mom during my addiction over the years. It represents how addiction affects everyone in the family, not just the addict”. David could not know how prescient those words were. In October, 2013, his father and I received that dreaded phone call. To this day, this piece of work contains my love for David, along with all the other emotions he stirred up in me. David is survived by his mother, Robin, his father Sam, his brothers Eddy and Leon. May his memory be for a blessing.

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Robin Antar

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Using a ribbon tied in a knot as my visual model and inspiration, I attacked the stone with a five-inch diamond blade, channeling my pent-up anger and frustration into the marble. Over the next year, I meticulously rough cut and refined the lines of the sculpture, employing various powerful tools like diamond blades, core bits, and grinders to work through the hard marble. The marble used for this sculpture was incredibly dense, making hand tools ineffective for the intricate polishing and finishing required. As the sculpture took shape, I couldn't help but see parallels between the piece and David himself. Like my David, this work of art is a study of contradictions. • hard stone that appears to be pliable • sharp lines in soft colored stone • heavy stone that appears to be graceful and elegant Just as the sculpture stood balanced on a small plane, David's journey to sobriety was a delicate balancing act. We never knew how long it would last and if we would get that dreaded phone call. David could be as tough and unyielding as a boulder, yet at the same time, he possessed a sweet nature and found joy in helping others. Despite his own battles, he founded "CRY OUT," aiding countless addicts in seeking treatment and getting admitted to drug rehab facilities. Ultimately, he could not save himself, but he helped many others. Years later, on October 8, 2010, while David was on a path of recovery, he shared this sculpture on his Facebook page with the following statement: “This was made by my mom during my addiction over the years. It represents how addiction affects everyone in the family, not just the addict.” David couldn't have predicted how accurate those words would turn out to be. Tragically, in October 2013, his father and I received that dreaded phone call and the devastating news of his passing.

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American sculptor Robin Antar has been called “Brooklyn’s answer to Andy Warhol.” She brings Pop art to stone, carving iconic American food and clothing with her distinct brand of hyperrealism. Antar began sculpting in stone as a teenager in 1974, carving abstract sculptures that were deeply rooted in her emotions. She received a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York in 1981. In 1998, her artistic path evolved from Abstract Expressionism to Pop art as she turned to realism, inspired by American popular culture. Antar’s mission is to create a visual record of modern American culture through commonplace objects as she explores the question, “What is America?” Meticulously carved in stone, a hamburger with fries, an American-made work boot, Oreo cookies and a giant Ballpark Frank become lasting monuments to contemporary life. A concurrent series, “What is America Now?” brings strong emotions to sculptures representing major events in recent times that have greatly affected American culture such as the September 11 attack on New York’s Twin Towers in 2001 and the election of Donald Trump as president in 2016. Robin Antar is the recipient of the Wynn Newhouse Grant as well as the Allied Artists of America Gold Medal of Honor. Her sculptures have been exhibited in galleries and museum across the U.S., including Sotheby’s, The National Arts Club, Nabisco Gallery, City Museum of St. Louis, Provincetown Art Museum and the MGM Grand and she has been an elected member of the prestigious Allied Artists of America. She has received commissions to carve replicas of products for companies such as Dr. Martens, Stella Artois, Skechers and Château Haut-Brion. Antar’s work has received has been featured in Food Network Magazine, the New York Post, Art Business News, Huffington Post, Sportswear International, the New York Daily News, HGTV, Fox News and POP Culture Radio, among others. Robin Antar lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.

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