Looking After Looking Afar

 “At First Glance” by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán  At first glance variations in scale  flat bodies columnar necks oval faces over generations narrowly defined disciplined refinement  derived via prophecies of faith  discovered within the archeological remains  dated from earlier phases  as far back as the Old Stone Age …

 “Having Their Likenesses” by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán  Having their likenesses  carved and painted  like the ancients staring straight ahead  arms bent over chests  eyes being met  in three dimensions  looking alive  shining quartz eyes …

 “Unparalleled” by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán  Unparalleled angular patterns  fleshy elastic commanding  unexampled unsurpassed  vigorous figures individualistic spirits  beyond description in miniature …

 “ Linked to Our Predecessors ” by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán   Linked to our predecessors  if only by ideas effectively  enduring as bronze statuettes   and portrait busts radiating  warmth and individuality  widely practiced established  habits of humanity and artistry  evolving as astonishing  carvings in marble …

 “Almost Continuously” by Suzán Jiván Mom  & Mom-Mom Suzán  Almost continuously   rendered in the round   with distinctive character  glorifying power standing out  yet ever-so-briefly flowering  in between stone slabs  within thousands of ornamental bands   as bulls and dragons   put on the map as nomads  seen over vast areas  of expansion via ancestors   on grand scales  in labyrinthal detail …

 “Becoming More Complex” by Suzán Jiván Mom   & Mom-Mom Suzán   Becoming more complex and less festive  increasing regrets recorded deaths  by the hands of destiny and reflection   plus a new presence among unsettling legends   over centuries of intense questionings of intersecting heritages with dramatic suddenness…