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My transformation story - it could be a TRUE SUCCESS STORY... :(
Started Jul. 12, 2009
YOUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED... PLEASE!
Started Feb. 20, 2009
The Fountain of Youth
Replied Feb. 18, 2009
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- My Facts 'n Stats:
- RENE KARI
I am 58
- My Background // My 'Story"
- One night, about 35 years ago I made the decision to become an artist. To make sure I would go through with it, I made a bet with my friend. It took three years to win the bet.
At around the same time I made another bet that I would shape my body to look like an antique sculpture by the time I reach the age of 57. My goal was not to become like Hercules. My inspiration was an imaginary Achilles, since in my opinion true beauty is expressed in slim muscularity and the harmony of normal bodily proportions. Today, at the age of 58, I can declare, that thanks to my commitment and decades of devotion, I am in the best shape of my life. My body is more attractive, stronger and healthier than ever before! I am sure, that I can say the same at 60 years of age, perhaps even at 70. - The opportunities of improving one's appearance do not diminish that rapidly. So it appears that although I myself have been destined to shape the male body, I feel THE PERFECTION OF BEAUTY IS STILL EMBODIED IN FEMALE BODY SHAPES. - And this ethereal utmost beauty is what I try to reproduce in my paintings.
* I am the author of the color standard of Estonian tricolor (blue-black-white).
* One of my paintings is exposed in the residence of the Estonian President.
- My Body Proud Beliefs:
- Just as wine gets better with age, a person's body can also become better looking with the passing of time!
- It's my goal to prove this...
Now I'm just 58
- I Am Looking for Advice On:
- Fitness isn’t a Sports – Fitness is an Art Project
“René Kari – an artist and a work of art in one”, “Painter as an antique sculpture”, “Look everyone – René Kari’s new coming through his body”, “The man who made himself into a work of art – René Kari”, “René Kari wishes to form himself into an antique sculpture”, “René Kari poses as a living sculpture” – all these are newspaper headlines of reviews of my exhibition “Miami Beach” (Gallery Viviann Napp. Tallinn. 05.-18.08.2004).
This was an exhibition where in addition to a retrospective selection of my paintings I also presented photos of my body as a sculpture in progress – declaring myself to be a sculptor, whose work to be sculpted is my own body and whose material to be sculpted my own flesh.
“I would shape my body into a work of art, inspired by the ideals of physical beauty! I would shape my body to look like an antique sculpture – and I would do this in time for my 57th birthday!” This is what I decided 33 years ago. To make sure I would go through with it, I made a bet with my friend.
What was the reason for such kind of decision? As an artist, I am inspired by craving for beauty. It appears that although I myself have been destined to shape the male body, I feel the perfection of beauty is embodied in female body shapes. And this ethereal utmost beauty is what I am trying to reproduce in my paintings. It means that it is not only my wish but also my professional need to experience visual delights, to enjoy the beauty of female body, perceive its closeness. Because of that I was driven to set a goal based on the notion that if you are dreaming about being surrounded by beauty – being at the same time particular about the appearance of the people around you – then you yourself cannot be unattractive, you can’t be like a “monster” among beauties (“Beauty and Monster” is an unfair, illogical combination), but must try to make your appearance more aesthetic. It means that this decision influencing all my following life was based on aestheticism. It was an ethical decision dictated by my aestheticism.
So my goal was not an athletic accomplishment. In other words I am not a bodybuilder who “builds” his body, but rather an artist, who sculpts his body with the goal of turning it into a work of art. And so too, my ideal was not to mirror Hercule's harmony in a massive form, but my ideal vision of Achilles, since in my opinion ultimate beauty is expressed in slim muscularity and the harmony of normal bodily proportions.
My exhibition “Miami Beach”, where I paired up my body-conscious, erotically charged surrealistic paintings (erotic landscapes) and photos of my body as a work of art forming a single unit linked by the same aesthetics, by the same logic of form and line, meant turning my life-long effort of shaping my body into a presentable art project. Perhaps this could be the longest enduring art project in history – an art event lasting through one’s life.
The presentation in Tallinn should therefore be considered an introduction to further stages and also as a record, a moment within this constantly evolving process, since the ultimate presentation of the sculpture as a finished work of art will not take place until the year 2007 in New York.
The year 2007 is here. I am 57 and I can declare that thanks to my commitment and decades of devotion, I am in the best shape of my life. My body is more attractive, stronger and healthier than ever before! And I am sure that I can say the same at 60 years of age, perhaps even at 70. – The opportunities of improving one’s appearance do not diminish that rapidly! – My decision “a better body with every passing year” still works as a proof that it is possible to avoid an aging appearance!
So it is now evident that it is possible to postpone the presentation of the completed “sculpture”, i.e. the year of looking my very best, from planned 57 to a notably later age.
It means that exhibition “Miami Beach” in New York has been postponed. Most likely the presentation will take place in the year 2010, in the 60th year since my birth. Until that time you can see my “body’s history” and my paintings at www.renekari.com
Conclusion:
Intentionally trained human body, modeled into beautiful shape – especially the fabulous, well shaped curvaceous female body – is a true creation of art. It is a masterpiece of art and the author of such a wonderful creation can only be an artist.
Fitness creates beauty. Fitness is a creative process.
Fitness isn’t a Sports – Fitness is an Art Project!
This holds true about me as a professional artist as well as all other people keen on fitness.
René Kari – an artist and a work of art in one.
Tallinn, November 2007
- Job Description // Shameless Plug for My Products or Services :-)
- I'm a freelance artist (a painter)
- Status
- separated
- My Philosophy on Nutrition, Physical Fitness &/or Focused Thinking:
- A really superb result - the body as a work of art - is only possible as an interaction of a beautiful body*, perfect flesh** and proper complexion***. The impression based on this trinity forms the basis for overall aesthetic looks. The effect arising from this interaction is the very symbol of an ageless body and simultaneously a precondition for extending one's youth.
* A beautiful body - one with purposefully, tastefully modelled (worked out) muscles, the aesthetics of which is best way expressed through the harmony of an average-sized body.
** Perfect flesh - it is the privilege of a beautiful body.
*** The right complexion is a most essential nuance, the final touch in developing a beautiful body into a work of art. The right complexion is a real, natural sun-tan - not a fake one, achieved in a solarium and the artificial toning-etching of the body (how could you compare an artificial flower to a living one!).
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The secret to an ageless body is hidden in the premeditated choices you make, since APPEARANCE IS A MATTER OF CHOICE.
When you choose a good-looking appearance - you get good health as a bonus! When you preserve your appearance - you also preserve your health.
A GOOD-LOOKING BODY = GOOD HEALTH. That is the rule.
When your body is beautiful and healthy - it means you are young. When you maintain a good-looking body and health - you will remain youthful. You remain young in body - and you will be young at heart as well!
A SOUND MIND IN A SOUND BODY = A YOUNG MIND IN A YOUNG BODY. - And all this regardless of your age! This is the rule.
Exercising is preventive maintenance, it is like an anti-aging vaccine and therefore the only real means for stopping the effects of time.
- My Dietary &/or Training Routine:
- I have experiences to share... And my 58 years-old appearance may encourage others - there's no need to be afraid of aging.
- I am Grateful For:
- I'm proud of my age - today and tomorrow...
- My Advice to You to Help You Reach Your Body Proud Goals:
- What you want to look like at the age of 50 or 60, must be decided right now, when you are still young and handsome.
If you do not shape yourself, time will do it for you and definitely not the way you would like it.
All you have to do is carry on exercising...and never give up! This is the only "SECRET" of an AGELESS BODY.
- A Few Words about my Hero / Role Model / Trainer / Sponsor / Coach
- I train myself - am looking for sponsors (for my art project, for my exhibition "Miami Beach" at New York).
- Check Me Out Online:
- http://www.renekari.com
- I learned about this site from: (Be specific please)
- I learned about this site from FAME
Just as wine gets better with age, a person's body can also become better looking with the passing of time!
Rene Kari's Photos
Rene Kari's Blog
About two chances to remain YOUTHFUL... (thoughts from an "old" guy)
Yes - there is really two chances to remain YOUTHFUL. The first way is through your PHYSIQUE and the second is through your PSYCHE. The IDEAL variant would be to have both of them in one - like it's realizing in my case :)
1. The first chance - the way through your physique:
For the beginning just know - APPEARANCE IS A MATTER OF CHOICE.
When you choose a good-looking appearance - you get good health as a bonus!
When you preserve your appearance - you also preserve your health.
A GOOD-LOOKING B… Continue
1. The first chance - the way through your physique:
For the beginning just know - APPEARANCE IS A MATTER OF CHOICE.
When you choose a good-looking appearance - you get good health as a bonus!
When you preserve your appearance - you also preserve your health.
A GOOD-LOOKING B… Continue
Posted on December 14, 2009 at 12:45pm — 1 Comment
About BEAUTY...about PERFECT LOOK
A really superb result - the body as a work of art - is only possible as an interaction of a beautiful body*, perfect flesh** and proper complexion***. The impression based on this trinity forms the basis for overall aesthetic looks. The effect arising from this interaction is the very symbol of an ageless body and simultaneously a precondition for extending one’s youth.
* A beautiful body - one with purposefully, tastefully modelled (worked out) muscles, the aesthetics of which is best way expr… Continue
* A beautiful body - one with purposefully, tastefully modelled (worked out) muscles, the aesthetics of which is best way expr… Continue
Posted on September 9, 2009 at 7:00am —
Look! PROGRESS PICTURES through 45 YEARS - from 1964 to 2009!!!
Check out: http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/RENE_KARI/
There is my body's history. It's like a visualized life through decades. It's almost my hole life-story!!!
Look - "A better body with every passing year" has been my device almost 40 years - and my Progress Pictures shows how it has "worked" in the reality. My body's transformation-story tells about the possibility to maintain a youthful look through decades - it proves that it's possible to extend youth and avoid aging... - It's a STORY ab… Continue
There is my body's history. It's like a visualized life through decades. It's almost my hole life-story!!!
Look - "A better body with every passing year" has been my device almost 40 years - and my Progress Pictures shows how it has "worked" in the reality. My body's transformation-story tells about the possibility to maintain a youthful look through decades - it proves that it's possible to extend youth and avoid aging... - It's a STORY ab… Continue
Posted on September 6, 2009 at 12:30pm —
My transformation story - it could be a TRUE SUCCESS STORY... :(
Asking for a HELP...
Here is my story:
One night, about 35 years ago I made the decision to become an artist. To make sure I would go through with it, I made a bet with my friend... It took three years to win the bet.
* One of my paintings is exposed in the residence of the Estonian President.
* I am the author of the color standard of Estonian tricolor (blue-black-white).
...at around the same time I made another bet that I would shape my body to look like an antique sculpture by the time I r… Continue
Here is my story:
One night, about 35 years ago I made the decision to become an artist. To make sure I would go through with it, I made a bet with my friend... It took three years to win the bet.
* One of my paintings is exposed in the residence of the Estonian President.
* I am the author of the color standard of Estonian tricolor (blue-black-white).
...at around the same time I made another bet that I would shape my body to look like an antique sculpture by the time I r… Continue
Posted on July 12, 2009 at 3:16pm —
THANK YOU!
Thanks to everyone who helped me to win the title "Mr. Feb. World Physique" :):)
Rene
Rene
Posted on March 1, 2009 at 10:26am —
Comment Wall (69 comments)
- At 1:22pm on December 25, 2009,
irma c schouten said… - Thank you for your holiday wishes,and to you, have a holiday filled with laughter, love and most of health, best wishes, Irma
- At 11:07am on December 25, 2009,
Jeff & Mindy said… - Same to you!
- At 11:02am on December 25, 2009,
Lisa C SomaLife International said… - Merry Christmas to you Rene and ALL the best in 2010 and beyond!
- At 6:40am on December 25, 2009,
Katriin Tammekivi said… - Suured tänud :)) Ilusat uut aastat sullegi!
- At 8:58am on November 30, 2009,
Román González Ávila said… - Hello Rene Kari. Thank you very much for send me the invitation. I admire the female athletes because for me are an example of inspiration, overcoming, discipline and respect. Thanks again for the add and I hope we can be good friends. An affectionate greeting of my part.
- At 7:38pm on November 6, 2009,
Román González Ávila said…
- Greetings Rene Kari. I want to congratulate you for your birthday. I wish you the best of the best in your special day and enjoy it to the maximum in company of your dear beings. I hope that your birthday brings to you the good luck for your next projects. Congratulations again and keep going on. An affectionate greeting and hug of my part.
- At 4:24pm on September 11, 2009,
Jim said… - Well, to me, you are a bodybuilder - you have symmetry, some mass, and your hold yourself and show yourself like a bodybuilder. Bodybuilder don't have to be massive freaky musclemen - YOU ARE A BODYBUILDER. AN INSPIRATION. And appealing
- At 2:29am on August 19, 2009,
Sol said… 
Hello Glitter Scraps
- At 5:48am on July 13, 2009,
Runette Lamonte said… - hi Rene thank you sooo much for the vote...have a wonderful day!
- At 8:48pm on June 19, 2009,
Gene Marie said… - You're welcome! And thank you! Hope you're well! Enjoy your weekend. Stay in touch.
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