sidebar"Allegorical Art" is a term James Muir uses to describe his work, which is filled with symbology to help create a heightened social, political and spiritual awareness. "The allegorical symbolism in my sculptures bridges the centuries of history to make contemporary statements about the human condition, in order to exemplify the highest qualities of man. My work speaks of Duty, Honor, Courage, Liberty and Justice, but above all, it speaks of Truth and the ultimate triumph of the human spirit". We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover Credit Cards
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"The Homecoming" Bronze Sculpture
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| "The Homecoming" BRONZE SCULPTURE Edition . . 30 Size . . 25"H |
| After seemingly lifetimes of war and separation, the two wedded lovers rejoin in joyful reunion, never more to be apart. He, the warrior Captain in the Confederate cavalry, returned from war’s journey of desolation and strife; she ever-loving and patient, bearing her own suffering in silence awaiting this, the longed-for day she would again receive him in her warm embrace.
At a higher level “The Homecoming” depicts the reunion of the feminine/masculine polarities in the perfect balance of “yin” and “yang,” first within the individual and ultimately between soul-mates. The male/positive polarity—the rational mind—identified by the saber, is balanced with the female/negative polarity—the emotional heart—identified by the rose she brings as a gift. The two spiral together to become one, after many sojourns around the now finally broken wheel of Karma. The joy, physical and spiritual, of this final reunion speaks for itself. “We dance round in a ring and suppose, Robert Frost |
In keeping with his deep spiritual convictions and social consciousness, Muir's sculptural subjects have expanded to reflect the critical nature of the times in which we live. Yet, whether historical or contemporary, "the golden thread that ties it all together is still my never-ending quest for the essence of life— for Truth in its purest form."
James Muir awarded
The prestigious Olaf Weighorst Award at the Mountain Oyster Show in Tucson, Arizona, for the maquette of the Lifesize Baca Memorial to be installed May 24, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Reserve, New Mexico

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