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Eternity – Northern Qi Standing Buddha, Amazon and Barbarian
2014
Mineral-based composite, gold foil, stainless steel
340 x 115 x 340 cm
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The upper part of this work consists of a replica of a Northern Qi Standing Buddha, wearing sophisticated ornaments. The golden part of the work was inspired by an antique Roman statue of an Amazon and a Barbarian. The posture and composition of this last presents a dramatic war scene.
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