Statement

Merry-go-rounds have captured my imagination since I was a small tot. At first, I suppose, I was impressed by their vivid range of colors and the assorted menagerie featured in their exciting ambiance. It was only in my teens that I came to understand my fascination with such an outlandish structural concept. A carousel is just like life itself: You hop on for a ride, and if you really want to you can choose your favorite place - if not, you are limited to the vacant seats. Once you have mounted your animal of choice, a loud signal rings to warn you that the adventure is about to begin. Then, suddenly, the eagerly-awaited ride starts: That wonderful merry-go­ round and all its animals, lights, sounds and people starts moving, turning in a full circle, always turning and turning. After a much-too-brief time of excitement, the odd contraption comes to an unexpected stop. Silence reigns again and people realize that it's time to move out and leave room for a new generation of boys and girls who are anxiously waiting to take a ride on "the carousel of life."