Le Réveil, Greek Marble Sculpture Statue Museum

A remix of Laurent Marquest’s ‘Le Réveil’, made between 1851-1925. The plaster sculpture, scanned at The Musée des Augustins, is missing an arm and has been digitally fixed in this model.

The remixed sculpture was created for a digital art exhibition at Stockholm’s Metro:

During two weeks in March hundreds of digital billboards in Stockholm’s Metro were transformed into an extensive digital art exhibition. Where 6 artists were asked to create a piece that would portray a unique positive feeling. The art was then triggered by people’s real-time emotions — through analyzing the current mood of the citizens and their use of social media throughout the day. The aim was to help people feel happier and less stressed whilst commuting.

I was tasked to portray the feeling of being safe. The aim was to set a familiar yet abstract tone, using tactile objects and materials. The piece is divided into 3 sections; soft bodies, foam and cloth. Each represents different layers of protection however, all share the same caring and comforting aspect.

I make the figures with marble, a resistant material, which allows the figure to be exposed even outdoors and look even more beautiful over the years.

The statue helps people calm down, not impatient, not hasty. It reminds us there are many difficulties and sadness outside but if we just think about all the goodness, just smile and you will feel the life much easier.

Our figures are made by hand using high quality natural marble stone therefor each piece is unique and may slightly be different in shape and color.

★ Can be placed in the living room, garden, bonsai office, bedroom, bookstore, study, library, store, desk, car.
★ Gift idea for your friends and family, for those who are struggling, tired, depressed.

Material: natural marble

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