 SMILE! The young sculptor's mother is requesting that he smile for the camera while he puts the finishing touches on the wood creation of his pet cat. |
 STREET SCENE This sculpture is a departure from Sol's usual style. It is typical of the area in which Sol grew up. A woman looking out at the street from her window, with a pillow cushioning her arms. She's looking down at a kosher butcher's shop, in front of which are three young girls involved in jumping rope. Also sitting on the stoop is a young boy and his dog. Sol's brother is the proud owner of this sculpture. |
 THE BAG LADY A bag lady with all her possessions around her. The piece is made from carved and panted bass wood, including the cart and wheels. |
 THE BIG BROTHER The sculpture shows an older boy helping his younger brother to get some water from a fountain. |
 THE CANTOR This depicts a cantor carrying the Torah. It is the earliest sculpture that Sol created. It conjures up the love that Jewish people hold for the Torah. It is also made of one piece of wood, much different from the style that Sol learned subsequently, where he was able to open up his figures so that they seem to move. However, the emotion that this sculpture depicts cannot be denied. |
 THE CAT DID IT It Anyone has owned a cat as a child will recognize this scene. While the cat may or may not have done it, who's to prove it? |
 THE CONCERT Sol's wife was an opera singer when she was younger, and he was always impressed that she could do this. This sculpture shows an opera singer standing in front of an audience, while a conductor takes her through her paces. In this piece, the hope is that the singer is hitting a High C with absolutely no effort at all. |
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