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"The
Great Lentini" was the first in this series of nine mixed-media sculptures
depicting historic sideshow people. I have long been interested in "freaks"
and their lives, since reading at an early age the book, The Two
about Chang and Eng Bunker, the original Siamese twins. "Freaks" have, for
the most part, an extraordinary acceptance of themselves often lacking in
so-called "normal" people. Most people have some part of their body they
hate, be it a pot belly, big nose or odd ears, and are perpetually trying
to change themselves. On the other hand, sideshow people of the past (for
the most part) accepted themselves as God made them and saw the potential
for a lucrative career free from an institution, where they could meet others
like themselves and form bonds of friendship and even love. I intend this
sculpture series to be an homage to these extraordinary & wonderful people.
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