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Jesolo SDS 2022 TECH DATA PAGE 5. CREW, ASSIGNMENTS & SKETCHES
Sculptures are numbered 1 and 2 (Streetside) & 3 (in the park)
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POSEIDON GOD OF THE SEA
The first king of Athens, Cecrops, in searching for a God for the city-state of Athens, held a contest between Poseidon and Athena. Each would offer a gift of real value to Athens. Poseidon came first: he struck the earth with his trident and created a water fountain with his trident, but the water proved to be salty and not very useful for the people, so he also created the horse. Then Athena jammed her spear into the ground and planted an olive branch in the hole, thus creating the olive tree that symbolized peace and prosperity on earth. Cecrops liked Athena's gift and made her the ruler of the city, and Athens was named after her. However, Poseidon was not pleased with Cecrops' decision and cursed the city of Athens with the great problem of water shortage in Athens, which continues to this day, and Poseidon remained the God of the Seas.
Back side features Athena and the Olive tree with owl & shield.
HADES GOD OF THE UNDERWORLD
The sculpture features Hades and his wife Persephone on their throne (Persephone is also Hades' niece, because she is the daughter of Zeus, who is brother to Hades). Also featured is Cerebus, Hades' three-headed dog, the guardian of the gate.
The backside features the portal between earth and the Underworld that mortals traverse with Charon the ferryman, who delivers the lost souls directly to the underworld.
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Layout of poundups in P. Brescia
ZEUS GOD OF THE HEAVENS
Zeus is sitting to create him in the biggest scale possible because he really is a monumental figure in Greek Mythology. The architecture behind him is a detail similar to an interior of a Greek temple The God figure is framed by two pillars symbolizing strength and stability. There are clouds around Zeus, sitting atop Mount Olympus. Beside Zeus is the eagle, which is another personification of the God. The two rocks of Mount Olympus below and on either side beneath the throne with the reliefs picturing some of the adventures of Zeus carved into them in the classic Greek style.
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BIOGRAPHIES OF THE SULTANS OF SAND WORLDWIDE CREW OF CARVERSFOR THE 25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF JESOLO SAND EVENTS SCULTURE DI SABBIA 2022 THE REALMS OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY
Sculpture 1. POSEIDON - GOD OF THE SEASSusanne Ruseler – The Netherlands+31 651722928susannemr@hotmail.com http://www.susanneruseler.com/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/susanne_ruseler/ Susanne is a Dutch artist who has been working with sand since 2003 when she decided to pursue her passion for sculpture. She also works with other materials besides sand, such as ice, snow, foam, clay, and concrete. After finishing her university studies in biology she devoted herself full time to her art, participating in exhibition projects and competitions all over the world. In 2018 she was part of the team that created the Nativity of St. Peter's Square, which the Municipality of Jesolo donated to Pope Francis.
And,David Ducharme – Canada+ 1 250 505 2343 david@sculptureducharme.comhttp://sculptureducharme.com/This Canadian artist began sculpting sand, ice, and snow in 2003. Working with these materials has allowed him to meet many other artists and to travel the world participating in exhibition events and competitions held each year. He is self-taught and has improved his techniques by being in close contact with other professional colleagues. David is also working with concrete, wood, and other forms of art.
Sculpture 2. HADES – GOD OF THE UNDERWORLD
Pedro Mira - Portugal+351 964457430escultura.mira@gmail.comhttp://www.escultorpedromira.com/Pedro was born in 1970 in Lisbon, where he studied sculpture and photography. His artistic career began in the early 90s and since then he has exhibited his works at various events around the world. He has worked with silver, photography, design, and sculpture through the use of different materials. He has also worked with other artists and developed skills using different sculpting techniques. For the past 16 years, Pedro has worked with sand in major festivals around the globe.
And,Jakub Zimacek – Czech Republic +420 727 815 775 zimacekj@gmail.com Jakub started sculpting sand on the beaches of southern Spain during a trip in 2003. In 2005 he participated in his first international festival of sand sculpture in Portugal. Since then he creates sand sculptures for world events, winning numerous prizes in international competitions.
Sculpture 3. ZEUS – GOD OF THE HEAVENS
Radovan Zivny - Czech Republicwww.radovanzivny.comBorn in 1973, Radek is a graphic designer and art professor. As a sculptor, he started working with sand in 1997 and currently participates in the most prestigious events in this field located all over the world. In recent years he has also started working with more traditional materials such as wood, concrete, and iron. Between 2010 and 2013 he was the artistic director of the Golden Sand Festival in the Czech Republic.In 2018 he was part of the team that created the Nativity of St. Peter's Square, a gift from the Municipality of Jesolo to Pope Francis.
And, Wiaczeslaw. Borecki – PolandA freelance sculptor with over 26 years of experience. After graduation, worked at the Sculpture Department of the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan. Since 1996 has participated in multiple sand, snow, and ice sculpture festivals and competitions all over the world, winning numerous awards. Also works with bronze, stone, resin, and ice. Works have been shown in individual and collective exhibitions in many European countries. Richard Varano - Artistic Director (WhatsApp only) +1 4073637263 sandude@aol.com www.sultansofsand.com Born in 1958, Varano grew up in New Smyrna Beach, on the east coast of Florida, he is the artistic director and owner of one of the oldest sand sculpture companies in the world, "Sultans Of Sand Worldwide". He learned the art of sand sculpting from his grandfather and created works at a professional level since the 80s. He has won dozens of awards in international competitions around the world including winning the World Grandmaster Championship two out of the three times the invitational event was held. Since 1998 he has been the artistic director of the sand sculpture exhibitions in Jesolo. Of all the places where he works, Jesolo is the one he enjoys, so much that he considers it his second home. In 2018 he directed the team that created the Nativity of St. Peter's Square, which the Municipality of Jesolo donated to Pope Francis.
Sculpture 1. POSEIDON - GOD OF THE SEASSusanne Ruseler – The Netherlands+31 651722928susannemr@hotmail.com http://www.susanneruseler.com/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/susanne_ruseler/ Susanne is a Dutch artist who has been working with sand since 2003 when she decided to pursue her passion for sculpture. She also works with other materials besides sand, such as ice, snow, foam, clay, and concrete. After finishing her university studies in biology she devoted herself full time to her art, participating in exhibition projects and competitions all over the world. In 2018 she was part of the team that created the Nativity of St. Peter's Square, which the Municipality of Jesolo donated to Pope Francis.
And,David Ducharme – Canada+ 1 250 505 2343 david@sculptureducharme.comhttp://sculptureducharme.com/This Canadian artist began sculpting sand, ice, and snow in 2003. Working with these materials has allowed him to meet many other artists and to travel the world participating in exhibition events and competitions held each year. He is self-taught and has improved his techniques by being in close contact with other professional colleagues. David is also working with concrete, wood, and other forms of art.
Sculpture 2. HADES – GOD OF THE UNDERWORLD
Pedro Mira - Portugal+351 964457430escultura.mira@gmail.comhttp://www.escultorpedromira.com/Pedro was born in 1970 in Lisbon, where he studied sculpture and photography. His artistic career began in the early 90s and since then he has exhibited his works at various events around the world. He has worked with silver, photography, design, and sculpture through the use of different materials. He has also worked with other artists and developed skills using different sculpting techniques. For the past 16 years, Pedro has worked with sand in major festivals around the globe.
And,Jakub Zimacek – Czech Republic +420 727 815 775 zimacekj@gmail.com Jakub started sculpting sand on the beaches of southern Spain during a trip in 2003. In 2005 he participated in his first international festival of sand sculpture in Portugal. Since then he creates sand sculptures for world events, winning numerous prizes in international competitions.
Sculpture 3. ZEUS – GOD OF THE HEAVENS
Radovan Zivny - Czech Republicwww.radovanzivny.comBorn in 1973, Radek is a graphic designer and art professor. As a sculptor, he started working with sand in 1997 and currently participates in the most prestigious events in this field located all over the world. In recent years he has also started working with more traditional materials such as wood, concrete, and iron. Between 2010 and 2013 he was the artistic director of the Golden Sand Festival in the Czech Republic.In 2018 he was part of the team that created the Nativity of St. Peter's Square, a gift from the Municipality of Jesolo to Pope Francis.
And, Wiaczeslaw. Borecki – PolandA freelance sculptor with over 26 years of experience. After graduation, worked at the Sculpture Department of the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan. Since 1996 has participated in multiple sand, snow, and ice sculpture festivals and competitions all over the world, winning numerous awards. Also works with bronze, stone, resin, and ice. Works have been shown in individual and collective exhibitions in many European countries. Richard Varano - Artistic Director (WhatsApp only) +1 4073637263 sandude@aol.com www.sultansofsand.com Born in 1958, Varano grew up in New Smyrna Beach, on the east coast of Florida, he is the artistic director and owner of one of the oldest sand sculpture companies in the world, "Sultans Of Sand Worldwide". He learned the art of sand sculpting from his grandfather and created works at a professional level since the 80s. He has won dozens of awards in international competitions around the world including winning the World Grandmaster Championship two out of the three times the invitational event was held. Since 1998 he has been the artistic director of the sand sculpture exhibitions in Jesolo. Of all the places where he works, Jesolo is the one he enjoys, so much that he considers it his second home. In 2018 he directed the team that created the Nativity of St. Peter's Square, which the Municipality of Jesolo donated to Pope Francis.
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