Argos

When Odysseus left home for Troy he left behind a pup.

Twenty-years later Odysseus returns, disguised as a beggar, but faithful Argos recognizes his voice.  After a prick of the ear and a wag of the tail, Argos fades into death.  While the Argos element of the story adds sentiment and flavor to the story he also serves as a symbol of all the opportunities lost in the struggles between sailing off to war and returning from it.

Colleen Myers attempts to catch aspects of this relationship in some of her work.

Argos chases the departing fleet

Faithfully Awaiting his Master's Return

Argos' life departs

Musket Digs (more) Sculpture

I like museums under the same conditions that I like church services: the presentation and ambiance should blend together in an artful whole and the weather outside should present neither a better sermon nor exhibit than the one going on indoors.  Consequently in the summer months I prefer architecture and sculpture for my art and I am more likely to be found in church on a rainy Sunday than a sunny one.

Easter Sunday found the dog and I taking a walk through Minneapolis and, as we've done before, I indulged in having Musket pose around the sculptures that we found.

That was what? 200 dog years ago?

What does the bird see?

I don't know boss, this one seems kind of sensual.

Standing in the shadow of the real deal.

Just another empty suit.

Squirrel!

I think Chipotle was back the other way.

Eat your heart out Snoopy.

Yes its iconic but becoming a bit overdone don't you think?