Fraternity-Testvériség, 1963 (40. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1963-06-01 / 6. szám
10 FRATERNITY on his shoulder. Humble trust is reflected on their faces. They are simple men drawn by some supernatural force toward the stable, not stopping to meditate where they are going or why. After this triptych, Finta next made the twelve Caryatides of the Petropolis cathedral built in memory of Emperor Don Pedro II. These are solid, closed compositions which give an impression of great monumentality. To ensure the right effects of light and shadow, Finta modelled the Caryatides in the place in which they would be erected. He made a thorough and detailed study of the light effects of sunny and cloudy weather, sunrise and sunset. He subsequently taught this technique in New York and one of his pupils, Laci de Gerenday, won first prize by using it in a contest sponsored by the Beaux Art Institute of America for over 140 art schools.1 Finta soughut models for the other statues of the cathedral. Among the sophisticated urban residents suitable ones were hard to find, but he heard that many escaped Negro slaves were living in the jungle and decided to look among these primitive people. When his helper, a man by the name of Jacques, wished to take firearms along, the artist forbade him to do so. Finta took no protection but his sketch-book. He believed in the sincerity and friendliness of the people he was seeking.1 2 The colorful jungle scenery struck him deeply. He found beautiful flowers and animals he had never seen. He was fascinated by the religious beliefs and customs of the jungle tribes.3 On this journey Finta met Ita Giba, high priest of an Aymaran tribe who admired the artist’s sketch-book. A warm friendship developed and the knot-sign message Ita Giba gave him 1 Finta Notes, op. cit. 2 Ibid. 3 Ibid.
