2.800 €
< 45 × 26 cm / acrylic on polymer plaster >
2026/01
The LionOlymp is based on the overpainting of a classical depiction of the goddess Athena, using her iconic form as a foundation rather than as the final subject. Just as Athena stood as a central deity of Greek mythology, the lion takes her place here as the god of the animal world: a symbol of raw power, sovereignty, and instinct.
By transforming Athena into a lion figure, the work shifts the idea of divinity from human reason and strategy toward a more primal, nature-driven force. This reinterpretation reflects a contemporary view on mythology, where ancient symbols are not preserved, but reimagined and reassigned.
Hidden within the neck of the figure is a falcon, a reference to Horus, the Egyptian god of the sky. This concealed element introduces a second mythological layer and connects Greek and Egyptian belief systems, merging different cultural ideas of power, protection, and transcendence into a single hybrid form.
The title „LionOlymp” is discreetly embedded in the lower part of the bust and only reveals itself upon closer inspection. This invites viewers to slow down, explore the sculpture in detail, and discover its many hidden narratives.
The work combines classical sculptural aesthetics with contemporary painting and materials. The overpainting on polymer plaster removes the bust from its traditional, historical context and places it firmly within a modern, narrative-driven visual language.