A Sporting Chance by Graeme Hindmarsh
Digital composite, 2010.
Study for a painting.
From the Dogma series.
© Graeme Hindmarsh 2010.
The complete series can be found here.
This work seeks to explore, tongue-in-cheek, the dichotomy that exists in sport. On one hand, sport celebrates the pursuit of physical excellence and achievement. On the other, we do it just for fun.
The Pantheon of Sport sits on a grassy hilltop, bathed in soft, dappled sunlight. In the grounds stands a bronze statue of Discobolos. A dog, representing “everyman”, leaps toward his prize. A seagull, the spectator, perches purposefully on the statue’s head and observes with interest. Is the dog’s goal achievable? Probably not. But is that really the point? It is, after all, only a game.
A Sporting Chance is dedicated to my father who, realising that I would never stand on a winner’s dais, discouraged me by showing abject disinterest in my childhood athletic endeavours.
Awards
A Sporting Chance has received the following awards
Top 10 REDemption Distortion of Perception Challenge
Featured Collage Collaboratorium
Featured Humour Captured
Featured Enhanced Photos
Featured All Blends
Featured Just for a giggle
Credits
Stock images were used in the creation of this work and are used under licence from the following photographers
Almar Photography
Anatoly Tiplyashin
Aron Hsiao
Hmproudlove
Michael Poe
Zserghei
All other photography and graphic elements © Graeme Hindmarsh, 2010.
This work can also be viewed on my Bubblesite.
Tags
classical, discus, dog, fantasy, frisbee, greek, sculpture, seagull, sport, temple
Comments
Magnificent creation Graeme!!!
Than you Greta! This one took a long time – literally years! The concept was there, and 4 other versions exist, but I was never completely satisfied with any of them. For me, this version has the right balance of reality and surreality – something I try to achieve in all my work. Glad I can now finally put it to bed!
– Graeme Hindmarsh
Congratulations!! Your artwork has been featured in
Enhanced photos group.!!
Many thanks! I’m honoured!
– Graeme Hindmarsh
wow..brilliant work!
Thank you, spectrumcry. I’m glad you enjoy it!
– Graeme Hindmarsh
Marvelous! You achieved your objective – the Surreal with the Real – and in such a stunning and creative way! Most thought provoking, too. I think my father felt that way about my talents on the violin…. much too tone deaf, didn’t do that well… better I’m sure, that one is encouraged to pursue their passion early on, not the passions of our folks. Brilliant work!
I agree entirely, Nadya ….. the baggage out parents saddle us with …. ;-) For me, art has always been more than simply making pretty pictures – there has to be some depth to it. Thanks for your comments, they are much appreciated.
– Graeme Hindmarsh
Well done
Thanks Nina – glad it resonates with you.
– Graeme Hindmarsh
Woof!
Glad it tickled your funny bone! :-) Thank you!
– Graeme Hindmarsh
Frisbee anyone?
Thanks Izzybeth, glad it made you smile! :-)
– Graeme Hindmarsh
Thank you Nadya – I’m delighted and humbled.
– Graeme Hindmarsh
HAHAHAHAHA!!!! OH my heavens … I ADORE this one!!!!!! Great, great sense of humor and fun!!!!!! A fave for sure!!!!
Thanks Lois, very pleased you enjoy it!
– Graeme Hindmarsh
Masterpiece indeed :)
Thank you, Janine!
– Graeme Hindmarsh