This image depicts a contemporary sculptural reinterpretation of the classical Greek masterpiece Doryphoros (Spear-Bearer), originally created by Polykleitos around 440 BCE.
The iconic contrapposto pose is faithfully preserved: the figure stands with weight shifted onto the right leg, left leg relaxed and slightly bent, torso gently twisted, and arms positioned as if once holding a spear (now absent). The broad shoulders, narrow waist, and idealized athletic proportions echo the canonical beauty and harmonious balance of the ancient original.
Yet this modern version transforms the serene marble warrior into a fierce, primal entity. The entire surface is encrusted with hundreds of sharp, jagged shards and spikes protruding aggressively outward—like obsidian blades, creating a highly textured, almost crystalline armor forged in darkness. Painted in deep blacks, indigos, midnight blues, and metallic teals with iridescent highlights, the fragments create a chaotic, almost dangerous texture that catches the light in menacing glints.
Mounted on a simple black base against a soft peach backdrop, the sculpture’s dark, spiky form radiates intense contrast and raw power. What was once a celebration of calm, rational beauty has become a brooding, armored guardian—simultaneously protective and threatening, ancient ideal clashing with modern turmoil. The result is a powerful meditation on strength, vulnerability, and the transformation of classical harmony into contemporary ferocity.
Made from 3d printed plastic with hand-applied black paint with blue and green acrylic highlights. This is a limited edition, but each version is unique because the paint is hand-applied.
Unique variation of a sculpture edition, number 1 of 5, plastic with hand-applied acrylic paint. Dimensions: 7” high x 3-1/8” wide x 3-1/8” deep.
This image depicts a contemporary sculptural reinterpretation of the classical Greek masterpiece Doryphoros (Spear-Bearer), originally created by Polykleitos around 440 BCE.
The iconic contrapposto pose is faithfully preserved: the figure stands with weight shifted onto the right leg, left leg relaxed and slightly bent, torso gently twisted, and arms positioned as if once holding a spear (now absent). The broad shoulders, narrow waist, and idealized athletic proportions echo the canonical beauty and harmonious balance of the ancient original.
Yet this modern version transforms the serene marble warrior into a fierce, primal entity. The entire surface is encrusted with hundreds of sharp, jagged shards and spikes protruding aggressively outward—like obsidian blades, creating a highly textured, almost crystalline armor forged in darkness. Painted in deep blacks, indigos, midnight blues, and metallic teals with iridescent highlights, the fragments create a chaotic, almost dangerous texture that catches the light in menacing glints.
Mounted on a simple black base against a soft peach backdrop, the sculpture’s dark, spiky form radiates intense contrast and raw power. What was once a celebration of calm, rational beauty has become a brooding, armored guardian—simultaneously protective and threatening, ancient ideal clashing with modern turmoil. The result is a powerful meditation on strength, vulnerability, and the transformation of classical harmony into contemporary ferocity.
Made from 3d printed plastic with hand-applied black paint with blue and green acrylic highlights. This is a limited edition, but each version is unique because the paint is hand-applied.
Unique variation of a sculpture edition, number 1 of 5, plastic with hand-applied acrylic paint. Dimensions: 7” high x 3-1/8” wide x 3-1/8” deep.
