THE SKIPPER |
February 23, 2007
THE SKIPPER
Name: MARINE COMBAT ARTIST Michael Fay
Posting date: 2/23/07
Returned from: Iraq
Milblog url: http://mdfay.blogspot.com
For the past few weeks, I've researched and begun trying my hand at sculpture. Here's a series of images showing the progression of my first piece, a haggard rifle company commander. Over the years I've tended to focus almost exclusively on sergeants and below -- the grunts. But I've also carefully observed the late-twenty-something captains who carry the burden of command with weary grace. The young Marines are lovingly lead by and often painfully mourned by their commanding officer, "the Skipper". A term both respectful and filled with warmth, it's the un-official moniker for a Marine captain.
Wow... Great work... Thanks
Posted by: sherry | February 23, 2007 at 03:19 PM
Fascinating. I like the unfinished (next to last) image as well. It has a certain ambiguity that is very affecting. How will the piece be finished - cast in what material?
Posted by: Trudy | February 23, 2007 at 03:40 PM
Dear Michael, You are amazingly talented. A great piece of work. I wish you luck in your chosen field.
Posted by: Maureen | February 23, 2007 at 03:43 PM
This is a wonderful piece. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Posted by: Glennda | February 23, 2007 at 08:03 PM
I was very impressed with your art, but when I went to your blog I was taken, you will be watched... I like what I read and what I see. My only comment about the Skipper was that I had never seen a Marine with that much hair on his head but what do I know? Very nice work in the writing and the art, and I understood immediately the comments about the Moms while you were recuiting. All the way!
Posted by: William Earl Dungey | February 23, 2007 at 08:37 PM
Amazing talent! The last figure in particular displays total physical and emotional fatigue.
Posted by: Anne Warburton | February 24, 2007 at 06:09 PM
What a wonderful sculpture. The face has so much expression and spirit. It breathes.
Posted by: Catzmaw | February 26, 2007 at 05:39 PM
Wonderful work Michael. Your eye for emotional and physical presence has translated well to your new medium. I'm not sure where you are right now, but when you get back to Pennsylvania, drop by Penn State. We love it when our alumni come home.
Posted by: Jonathan Ziegler | July 18, 2007 at 03:36 PM
Dear Michael, You are amazingly talented. A great piece of work. I wish you luck in your chosen field.
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