THE GRADUATE

THE GRADUATE

Bronze, 2018
W x L x H
16 x 8 x 16 inches
Limited Edition of 10
Laura Teste

The aura of familial love colors the narrative behind THE GRADUATE. This bronze figure is inspired by my daughter’s collegiate dance career. She, with no dance experience, joined her university’s 120-member team, devoted hours & hours and mastered her talents. As she embarks on adulthood, I see her embracing life and setting the world on fire. My heroine.

THE GRADUATE

I’ve got the cap and gown,
I’ve got the talk of the town,
Rapid fire repartee,
academic honoree.

I’ve got the world beneath,
I’ve got the rose in teeth,
Leaping higher center stage,
tantalizing title page.

I’ve got the triple crown,
I’ve got the shot downtown,
A Cum Laude calling card,
unbound brio no-holds-barred.