Celestial Dancer

Casey Kochmer 2008

I was left speechless by this statue

Even stone can embrace spirit.

When the hands crafting it share spirit.

This statue dates from the 12th century India. She adorned a temple, and honored the gods with both music and dance in her carving.

More than anything it was her face that captured my attention.

The smile shows in dancing we touch grace of life.
Even when we are stone.