Mark Blumenstein, Along for the Ride, 1991, metal wheel, rods, springs, and scythe blade

“The real poet studies the world as it is: lovely, terrible, sensible, grotesque; and would ask for no other in its place. Humor is the final sign and seal of seriousness for it is a proof that reality is held in honor and in love.” -- Mark van Doren

Mark Blumenstein
Along for the Ride, 1991, metal wheel, rods, springs, and scythe blade

“Having this work almost finished, it seemed to want something more. So I added the little character that tags along. Metaphorically, it’s the figure that steers and points the way like our conscience which tags along with most of us, and gives us direction in life.
--Mark Blumenstein