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The Result of Another's Greed

I visited Grounds for Sculpture, a park full of sculpture displays located in Hamilton, New Jersey. It is a fascinating place. The particular display pictured above captured my attention because it illustrated a dark time for many people who lived through the Great Depression of the 1930s. This worldwide financial collapse was the result of rampant greed that drove financial speculation in the 1920's. The sculpture was created in 1991 by artist/sculpter George Segal (1924-2000), titled "Depression Breadline".

For Sight and Sound: "Brother Can You Spare Dime" sung by Bing Crosby www.youtube.com/watch?v=eih67rlGNhU
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Valfal said:

Thanks so much, Judith. I'm glad I wasn't the only one struggling with the subject! ;-)
8 years ago

Sami Serola (inactiv… said:

Wonderful work of art well photographed =)

Yes, greed can cause great injustice... =(
8 years ago

Valfal replied to Sami Serola (inactiv…:

Thanks much, Sami! :-))
8 years ago ( translate )

Graham Chance said:

Excellent composition and processing Val. The b&w processing suits the subject.
8 years ago

Valfal replied to Graham Chance:

Thank you very much, Graham; most appreciated! :-))
8 years ago

Jan said:

Really difficult subject I thought. This is great and just perfect. well done for spotting the link Val! Great expressive sculptures like your processing which adds drama
8 years ago

Valfal replied to Jan:

Thank you so much, Jan, very appreciated! :-))
8 years ago

Pat Del said:

Impressive sculptures !
8 years ago ( translate )

Gillian Everett said:

Perfect interpretation of greed, Val!
8 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

Great work, Val ! Wonderful for the TSC ! Wish you a very nice Sunday !
8 years ago

William Sutherland said:

Awesome and provocative image!

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8 years ago ( translate )

Dida From Augsburg said:

Great sculpture and POV - fits very well to the theme! The soundtrack is also perfect!
You were certainly not the only one who struggles with the topic - I had also no idea until the invitation to the big "orgy"! ;-D
8 years ago

Marie-claire Gallet said:

A beautiful and very moving piece of art, Val !! Thank you for sharing !!! Wish you a great Sunday !!!!
8 years ago

William Sutherland said:

Your wonderful image has been seen and admired in Pictorials
8 years ago ( translate )

Esther said:

Beautifully processed to emphasize the misery.
8 years ago