Sunday February first was the first time i saw it. I was nine years old. It was one of the nicest thing I have seen at the time. It fascinated me how the person in the painting did what he did. What he did is something that you would not expect a regular human being to be able to do.
It was a man catching a football like I have never seen it before. He had the tip of his toes in bound and he secured the ball and fell to the ground. The thing that made this art for me is the setting. This is because there was 40 seconds left in the whole game and because of this his team won the game.
The artist, Santonio Holmes, does a very good job of perception. The way he wants people to see how he is doing what he is doing. The most important part of this art is the way he was holding on to the football like it was his baby and he couldn't let it go, and he did not let it go even while he was being pushed onto the ground.
This work of art was later said to be the best in its category and that man in the photo won an award for what he did. To this day that work is still remembered and talked about. It has been over eight years and every time I look at it it amazes me how he did what he did in that photo.
If you would like to see this photo link is right here
https://www.google.com/search?q=santonio+holmes+catch+super+bowl&safe=strict&espv=2&biw=1034&bih=847&site=webhp&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjc7-jFpf7RAhXqylQKHYsgAqUQ_AUIBigB#imgrc=af5el7Cad-jxGM:
Great post, gave some good insight on your connection to sports. I also love sports and I believe football is one of the best ones out there to watch because of the skills required. Do you feel like there is a connection between sports and arts? Can a sport be art?
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ReplyDeleteI remember that play and I know exactly what you're talking about. Nice description. I can picture it while I read.
ReplyDeleteI like how little by little your words drew the picture for me.
ReplyDeleteWhat was different about this image that caused you to become so attached to it? How is it different from any other picture of somebody catching a football?
ReplyDeleteYeah I remember this catch. I think it was part of the cover for madden 10, but you wouldn't be hip since you really don't watch football.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post. Lots of people might try to claim that this is not art but i'm on your side. Even though it was not painted or created throughout a though out process, it's still art.
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing this and being amazed at the catch. Watching Julian Edelman's unbelievable catch on Sunday reminded me of that play. Good essay.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you see the picture? Who was the artist and did they receive any recognition for this work of art?
ReplyDeleteWhere did you see the picture? Who was the artist and did they receive any recognition for this work of art?
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ReplyDeleteAmazing description, based off what you said I could really picture that work of art in my head, and I can see how much you're into sports and your love for it!
ReplyDeleteI never saw the photo before (I live in a cave), but it's incredible. Like you said, he cradles the football so gently in such an aggressive moment. His outstretched position made it look like he was in a ballet. Interesting to see a pro athlete in this way.
ReplyDeletegreat job of describing the art it puts a good picture in my head
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