- Year: 2024
- Medium: Synthetic Resin, Expansion Foam, and Thermoplastic
- Dimensions: 90 x 60 x 45 cm (excluding stand)
Hubris is a striking, life-sized mixed media sculpture that explores the precarious boundary between human ambition and self-destruction. Inspired by the classical myth of Icarus, this fragmented, headless male torso captures a moment frozen in time whilst unravelling at the peak of its ascent.
I am reimagining a classical figurative sculpture by utilizing an unconventional, contemporary industrial material.
The entire surface of the figure is textured with expansion foam and thermoplastic, coated in a deep, lustrous black finish that seems to mimic the glossy, fluid appearance of crude oil.
The dripping, liquid-like tendrils trailing from the wings and arms seem to be melting away even as the figure strains upward.
It contrasts the heavy, industrial texture of the figure with a weightless, soaring posture.
Ultimately, Hubris serves as a poignant visual commentary on modern society, challenging the viewer to question the true cost of our relentless pursuit of technological advancement and existential reach.
Current Exhibition Notice:
Hubris (2024) is currently on public display at Oblong Contemporary Art Gallery in Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany.For inquiries, pricing, or viewing arrangements, please contact the gallery or reach out directly via MomanArt Contact Page.