Facial Plastic Surgery: The Art and Soul is an artistic representation of the creative power in the hands of a facial plastic surgeon. At the Seventh International Symposium in Orlando, Steven L. Neal, MD of Pendleton, Ore., unveiled his beautiful creation during the Welcome Reception. Members, exhibitors, and guests, gathered to witness the beauty of art and science all in one piece. The base of the sculpture is an artist's palette loaded with colors of paint and mounted on a green Italian marble. Rising from the paint in a helix are various forms that tell a story. Two surgeons' hands, one touching a young woman's face, the other donning a surgeon's glove and holding a paintbrush, symbolize the artistic and exacting nature of our profession. From the tip of the brush comes a perfectly formed mouth and nose--a solution to the baby just born with an imperfection. These two flow together to form another face now whole. The correction of traumatic deformity is symbolized in the jumbled pieces of a face that reassemble into a normal male form. Rejuvenation of the aging face is seen on the reverse side. A figure reminiscent of Janus, features an aged face looking down, then looking up and forward with a smile. This Bronze Sculpture By Steven Neal, MD, is called "Facial Plastic Surgery: The Art and Soul." It is 24" x 28" x 20"-- and is limited to only 50 original creations. Proceeds will be donated to the AAFPRS Foundation.   "The Art and Soul is the heart of the power of our profession, for it is truly an art," says Dr. Neal. "And it is the only art form that can change the personality or soul of its recipients." In a gallery, such a piece would be priced at $12,000. Through the AAFPRS Foundation, the cost is $6,000--with half the proceeds donated to the AAFPRS Foundation, and the other half going to the foundry to cover production costs. This original work of art is a limited edition of only 50 castings. Several were sold to members and non-members after the unveiling in Orlando. This piece was designed exclusively for facial plastic surgeons with the idea of placing it in their offices. "This is very helpful to the public in establishing our entity as facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons and this will remind them of our artistic and unique qualifications to trust us with their face," explains Dr. Neal. The Academy's FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY logo on the base of the piece is a suggested option. You are welcome to view the art and visit the Academy's office in Alexandria, VA., where the piece is currently housed. Those interested in purchasing the sculpture may contact Anne Biedscheid at the AAFPRS Foundation office, (703) 299-9291. Delivery will take approximately 12 weeks. This article appeared in the July 1998 Issue of Facial Plastic Times, published by the AAFPRS. Re-printed with the permission of the AAFPRS. View other bronzes created by Dr. Steven Neal Biography | Artist's Statement | Oil Paintings | Bronzes | Doctor's Statement | CV | Surgical Procedures Contact | Home